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AK06 NJE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,498 mi
Last recorded96,498 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 NJE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 96,498 miles

Emissions not tested co 1.60%/ hc 1200 lam/ 1.792ppm (7.3.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,441 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 82,291 miles

E/M light on dash

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 82,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,962 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,351 miles

exhaust system is badly deteriated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,355 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,677 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 22,672 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

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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AK06 NJE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK06 NJE, 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 AK06 NJE registered?

AK06 NJE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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