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BX06 CTO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,020 mi
Last recorded76,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 CTO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,020 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 76,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,829 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,126 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 70,031 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)

Pass 12 May 2017 69,743 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 8 May 2017 69,725 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2016 69,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe / rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 69,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe / rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 66,838 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 66,838 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,895 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,654 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 57,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,236 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 54,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2010 39,782 miles

All tyre valves starting to perish.

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,178 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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BX06 CTO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX06 CTO, 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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BX06 CTO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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