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DF55 AEP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,660 mi
Last recorded45,660 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 AEP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 41,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Light cluster lense condensated

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

both front Tyres cracking between treads. 225/45zr18 91w

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,954 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 32,804 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,170 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,731 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 25,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,664 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Apr 2010 16,357 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 13,221 miles

both rear tyres have2.5mm of tread

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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DF55 AEP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF55 AEP, 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 DF55 AEP registered?

DF55 AEP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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