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DS54 DMS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,796 mi
Last recorded92,796 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 DMS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,168 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 91,712 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre tread cracking.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 86,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,851 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,419 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 75,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 74,894 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 74,894 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DS54 DMS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS54 DMS, 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 DS54 DMS registered?

DS54 DMS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is DS54 DMS safe to buy?

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