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DN06 AFU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,821 mi
Last recorded44,821 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 AFU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 44,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rears and fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears brake out balance (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both fronts and rears (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 41,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight but knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very end of pipe to flxi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very end of pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 40,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 37,471 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 35,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very end of front to rearpipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 34,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 33,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 33,037 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,057 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,099 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2012 21,337 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,941 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2010 15,767 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,122 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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DN06 AFU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DN06 AFU, 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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DN06 AFU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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