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B7 RXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,928 mi
Last recorded86,928 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,928 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,362 miles

All suspension components show general age related wear & corrosion

Both sides rear antiroll bar link rods slight play in ball joints

Both sides rear tyres approaching wear markers

Exhaust corroding

Underbody & Rear subframe starting to show surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,528 miles

All suspension components show general age related wear & corrosion

Exhaust starting to corrode

Underbody & Rear subframe starting to show surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,661 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,737 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,125 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 67,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 63,561 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,561 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 59,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,975 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,494 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,404 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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B7 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 B7 RXB, 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 B7 RXB registered?

B7 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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