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AP55 MVW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,559 mi
Last recorded75,559 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 MVW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 75,559 miles

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

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

offside front wing damage

Fail 27 May 2015 75,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front wing damage

Pass 16 May 2014 66,823 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,449 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,446 miles

Front tyres cracking

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

Rear Discs Slightly Corroded

Rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres cracking

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

Rear Discs Slightly Corroded

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,709 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AP55 MVW 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 AP55 MVW, 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 AP55 MVW registered?

AP55 MVW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is AP55 MVW safe to buy?

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