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ST56FEX
2006 MAZDA RX-8
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2616cc
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- Registration ST56FEX
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
9
Passes
8
Failures
52.94%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Loose in hub (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlight deteriorated
- Steering notchy
- Nearside Headlight deteriorated
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,854 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak from the engine.
- Steering system slightly tight when turning right (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 56,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak from the engine.
- Steering system slightly tight when turning right (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,853 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- oil leak
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 48,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- oil leak
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
6 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 48,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front and rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Steering system excessively tight Suspect coupling seized. (2.2.D.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear. (4.1.E.1)
- Small leak at exhaust rear.
- Rear brake discs very badly corroded. inner face.
- Eml on.
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,999 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016 15 Jun 202624 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,818 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,645 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015Reason(s) for failure
- noise from o/s front lower ball joint on lock to lock check Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,030 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014 15 Jun 202621 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 24,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
28 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,439 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012 15 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 19,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 12,527 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 12,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,731 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
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ST56FEX was registered on 2006-09-29
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