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AV06 DXX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,663 mi
Last recorded69,663 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 DXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,663 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 69,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2019 69,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 22545 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre dry rotted on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

left and right rear outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2018 66,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,000 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 65,000 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,100 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 58,498 miles

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

exhaust rear box clamp broken but exhaust is secure

wipers poor

Pass 6 Sep 2014 55,721 miles

exhaust rear box clamp broken but exhaust is secure

Fail 30 Aug 2014 55,654 miles

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

exhaust rear box clamp broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,407 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,973 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,466 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 44,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,199 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,035 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 25,761 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front sunvisor broken

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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AV06 DXX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AV06 DXX, 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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AV06 DXX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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