MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread - on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread - on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge - on limit now (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust heatshields loose and rattling
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread - on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread - on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge - on limit now (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust heatshields loose and rattling
Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside - ON LIMIT NOW (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth in places inner edge & cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
nearside front brake pads worn significantly more than offside front
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower bolt (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth in places inner edge & cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
nearside front brake pads worn significantly more than offside front
Exhaust Heatshield Deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Cracking in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General Underbody Corrosion
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Into Flexible Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Manifold/Cat Heat-shields Deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Front Brake Pads - Offside Pads are New, Nearside Pads are Half Worn
General Underbody Corrosion
Oil Residue Engine Area
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside To Flexi Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust Manifold/Cat Heat-shields Deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General Underbody Corrosion
Oil Residue Engine Area
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside To Flexi Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust heat shield is loose & rattling
oil residue engine area
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower ball joint is not attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust heat shield is loose & rattling
exhaust middle to rear clamp is not attached - join not leaking
oil residue engine area
exhaust heat shield loose & rattling
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak engine area
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel grabbing slightly
oil leak engine area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear exhaust clamps corroding
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear exhaust clamps corroded away
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all tyres wearing low
front brake pads wearing low
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AV56 OAY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 AV56 OAY, 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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AV56 OAY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.
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