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DJ54 RXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,070 mi
Last recorded89,070 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ54 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,070 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,082 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 72,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,268 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 62,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 60,524 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,618 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 57,611 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,455 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,821 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,781 miles

Nails in both front tyres.

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 5 Jul 2011 44,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,412 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 38,412 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear discs corroded

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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DJ54 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DJ54 RXB, 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 DJ54 RXB registered?

DJ54 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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