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AO06 TOV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,454 mi
Last recorded56,454 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 56,454 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 56,454 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 51,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 44,851 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 36,930 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 36,924 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose to caliper fitting (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,010 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 35,005 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,226 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 28,818 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 27,286 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 25,168 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 25,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,209 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 20,209 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,845 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 TOV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO06 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

AO06 TOV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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