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AO56 RYP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,937 mi
Last recorded136,937 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 RYP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 136,937 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 12,111 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 126,621 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,356 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,524 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 99,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,926 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 81,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,457 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AO56 RYP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 RYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO56 RYP registered?

AO56 RYP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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