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AY56 ZZT

2006 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,320 mi
Last recorded89,320 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZZT
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 89,300 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,888 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 82,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 71,262 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 70,035 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 69,972 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2011 58,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres almost bald on inner edges

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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AY56 ZZT is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY56 ZZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY56 ZZT is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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