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DE06 NXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,380 mi
Last recorded59,380 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 NXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,380 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test VIEWS ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM very low (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear chassis & both inner sills N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear tie bars & suspension arms corroded both N/S & O/S

rear coil springs & shock bodys corroded both N/S & O/S

Fail 8 Oct 2018 58,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering inoperative power assist does not work to right (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test VIEWS ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM very low (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear chassis & both inner sills N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear tie bars & suspension arms corroded both N/S & O/S

rear coil springs & shock bodys corroded both N/S & O/S

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,748 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 57,732 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,368 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 54,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil leak ! poss corroded sump

Pass 28 May 2014 51,232 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,154 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 50,146 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 16 May 2012 48,262 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 48,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,846 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,787 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,787 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,763 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tres wearing

front and rear discs corroding

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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DE06 NXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE06 NXB, 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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DE06 NXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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