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DY06 ABU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,882 mi
Last recorded59,882 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 ABU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,882 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 59,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 55,554 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 55,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,068 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,080 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 51,958 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 47,205 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 38,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 26,227 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 23 May 2011 26,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 May 2010 22,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,096 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,351 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)

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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DY06 ABU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY06 ABU, 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 DY06 ABU registered?

DY06 ABU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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