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ALZ 4506

2006 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,382 mi
Last recorded52,382 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4506
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 52,382 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded front to rear

Pass 4 Nov 2022 44,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,260 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,421 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 43,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corroded front to back

Pass 23 Nov 2018 39,794 miles

2 x front brake discs some corrosion inside face

2 x rear brake discs some corrosion inside face

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 37,241 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 33,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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 15 Jan 2015 30,275 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,398 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 24,281 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 22,683 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,683 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,509 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,072 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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ALZ 4506 is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALZ 4506, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALZ 4506 registered?

ALZ 4506 is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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