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AO06 FBB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,233 mi
Last recorded39,233 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 FBB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,233 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 39,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 39,224 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged excessively deteriorated (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively deteriorated (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,163 miles

ALL 4 Tyre valves splitting

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Light full of water

Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,819 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 24,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,757 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 12,576 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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AO06 FBB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO06 FBB, 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 AO06 FBB registered?

AO06 FBB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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