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DX06 XMO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,649 mi
Last recorded62,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 XMO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,657 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,174 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2017 58,172 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,293 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jun 2016 56,240 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,853 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 53,852 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,115 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)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,361 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2012 42,368 miles

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

coolant level warning light on

front brake pads half worn

front grill and number plate insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2012 42,367 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

coolant level warning light on

front brake pads half worn

front grill and number plate insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,730 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,779 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DX06 XMO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX06 XMO, 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 DX06 XMO registered?

DX06 XMO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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