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29 ROY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,352 mi
Last recorded22,352 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 ROY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 22,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,669 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 21,023 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 21,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 19,157 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 18,948 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 18,774 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 18,299 miles

CRACKS STARTING TO SHOW IN TREAD AREA OF BOTH REAR TYRES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,070 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 18,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,445 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,975 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,218 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
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29 ROY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 29 ROY, 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 29 ROY registered?

29 ROY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is 29 ROY safe to buy?

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