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DV06 DFY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,475 mi
Last recorded91,475 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 DFY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 91,475 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 91,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 85,682 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 84,602 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 84,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 83,572 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,026 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 82,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 80,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front rear pads down to 3.5mm

Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,231 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 62,231 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,954 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,600 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 26,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accient damaged front end

offside front tyre low inside shoulder

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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DV06 DFY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV06 DFY, 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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DV06 DFY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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