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DN06 VXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,743 mi
Last recorded74,743 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,743 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 74,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,829 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,862 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on centre tread

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,927 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 34,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,175 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DN06 VXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN06 VXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN06 VXB registered?

DN06 VXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is DN06 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN06 VXB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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