MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central exhaust baffles loose
Nearside Front Inner sill corroded
Offside Front Inner sill corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Lower inner sill corroded
Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Lower inner sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive sump area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower inner sill slight corrosion
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower inner sill slight corrosion
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light unit has water inside lens
rear to mid section exhaust clamp in poor condition
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear light unit has water inside lens
rear to mid section exhaust clamp in poor condition
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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A8 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 A8 RXB, 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 A8 RXB registered?
A8 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2006.
Is A8 RXB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 RXB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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