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DS06 MUV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,808 mi
Last recorded52,808 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 MUV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,808 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 52,808 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,131 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 50,121 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush ball joint detached (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,862 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 44,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,654 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,126 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 21,150 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,150 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,276 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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DS06 MUV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MUV, 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 DS06 MUV registered?

DS06 MUV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is DS06 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 MUV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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