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DR06 DEF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,179 mi
Last recorded61,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR06 DEF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,179 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,815 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 48,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,929 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,403 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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DR06 DEF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DR06 DEF, 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 DR06 DEF registered?

DR06 DEF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is DR06 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR06 DEF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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