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AO06 OTR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,542 mi
Last recorded47,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OTR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,542 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,766 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,392 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 42,555 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,546 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 37,238 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s wiper blade split and smearing

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,551 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,500 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front pads and discs are slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,764 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 25,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 OTR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

AO06 OTR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 April 2006.

Is AO06 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 OTR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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