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DU56 DZB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,507 mi
Last recorded45,507 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 45,507 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 45,507 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,147 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,999 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,244 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Front end undershield fitted.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 21,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Front end undershield fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,478 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 17,478 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,626 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,066 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 11,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 DZB 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 DU56 DZB, 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 DZB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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