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DF06 MXT

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,327 mi
Last recorded68,327 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 MXT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,327 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 68,327 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,708 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 67,708 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,115 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 67,115 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,234 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 59,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,384 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
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DF06 MXT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF06 MXT, 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 DF06 MXT registered?

DF06 MXT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is DF06 MXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF06 MXT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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