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AO56 UEH

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 UEH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 96,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 87,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside and sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2021 86,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside and sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,224 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

noisy release bearing

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 30 Sep 2019 84,224 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

noisy release bearing

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,391 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs heavily corroded top coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

back box exhaust clamp missing

engine cover and under trays fitted

noisy release bearing / input shaft

Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low 2/3mm

Fail 28 Sep 2017 72,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low 2/3mm

both rear brake binding

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip(s) in windscreen

engine cover/ undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,364 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 58,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,528 miles

engine sump pan very rusty and leaking oil

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,073 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,659 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 41,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,923 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 34,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,522 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,270 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 UEH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEH, 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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AO56 UEH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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