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DU56 CVL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,580 mi
Last recorded64,580 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CVL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front cradle corroded

Rear cradle corroded

parking brake lever high but working ok

suspect corrosion under sill covers

Fail 17 Aug 2018 64,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front cradle corroded

Rear cradle corroded

parking brake lever high but working ok

suspect corrosion under sill covers

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,905 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 62,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,804 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,540 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 45,540 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,106 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 41,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,901 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 26,217 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre , no cords showing.

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,217 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre , no cords showing.

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,286 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

Engine oil on min, mark on dipstick.

Rear number plate dirty.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 20,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

Engine oil on min, mark on dipstick.

Rear number plate dirty.

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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DU56 CVL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DU56 CVL, 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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DU56 CVL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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