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BF06 LBX

2006 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,302 mi
Last recorded64,302 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,302 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,086 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 51,085 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 45,814 miles

Front both front tyre valves cracked

Front both front tyres cracked on outter edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,734 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,548 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,378 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 31,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyre as cracks on tyre face

Fail 2 Mar 2012 28,393 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,393 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,196 miles

both front tyres splitting in between treads

both front wiper blades split

Fail 2 Mar 2011 26,196 miles

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

both front tyres splitting in between treads

both front wiper blades split

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,138 miles

dent in o/s/r wing.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

rear tyre treads getting low , on 2mm tread.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 21,385 miles

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

dent in o/s/r wing.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

rear tyre treads getting low , on 2mm tread.

washer jets require adjusting.

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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BF06 LBX is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF06 LBX, 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 BF06 LBX registered?

BF06 LBX is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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