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DS06 AXJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,446 mi
Last recorded79,446 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 AXJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 79,446 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 79,446 miles

Offside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,587 miles

strong smell of fuel from under car but no visible leaks

Fail 19 Jan 2018 73,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

strong smell of fuel from under car but no visible leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 68,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,334 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 64,331 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyre sidewalls perished and cracking- no cords time of test

rear pad sgetting low

Fail 17 Jun 2015 61,635 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyre sidewalls perished and cracking- no cords time of test

rear pad sgetting low

Pass 22 May 2014 55,304 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 45,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 40,249 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 36,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 25,517 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 25,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DS06 AXJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS06 AXJ, 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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DS06 AXJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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