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BU05 XGD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,153 mi
Last recorded73,153 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XGD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 73,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,111 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 66,103 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,859 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 52,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,958 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 45,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 May 2011 40,277 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 31,849 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,955 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 26,386 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BU05 XGD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU05 XGD, 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 BU05 XGD registered?

BU05 XGD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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