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AV56 OHK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,179 mi
Last recorded144,179 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OHK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 144,179 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 143,498 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 142,794 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 141,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 140,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 138,939 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))

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2019 134,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

registration plate lights dim

Fail 12 Feb 2019 134,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

registration plate lights dim

Pass 10 Feb 2018 126,793 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bulge on offside rear tyre on outer side wall

Fail 10 Feb 2018 126,793 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight bulge on offside rear tyre on outer side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2017 118,748 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 118,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 114,807 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 110,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 108,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 103,536 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 103,529 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 93,470 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,734 miles

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)

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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AV56 OHK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV56 OHK, 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 AV56 OHK registered?

AV56 OHK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is AV56 OHK safe to buy?

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