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DX06 XEL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,331 mi
Last recorded60,331 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 XEL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 60,331 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 54,014 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 54,014 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 50,771 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 43,340 miles

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)

front pads are starting to wear low

Pass 13 May 2011 40,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,774 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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DX06 XEL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX06 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX06 XEL registered?

DX06 XEL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is DX06 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX06 XEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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