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DA55 LJZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,224 mi
Last recorded26,224 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 LJZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 23,495 miles

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

slight bind to both rear brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2012 21,318 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,261 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

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

both rear brake discs getting worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 19,261 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake discs getting worn

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,142 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 16,142 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 13,283 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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DA55 LJZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DA55 LJZ, 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 DA55 LJZ registered?

DA55 LJZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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