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DY06 BXG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,656 mi
Last recorded57,656 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 BXG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,173 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 50,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,659 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 46,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,801 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyre treads perished and close to limit.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,693 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyre treads perished and close to limit.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 40,175 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,913 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,453 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,536 miles

adv front wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,176 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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DY06 BXG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 BXG, 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 DY06 BXG registered?

DY06 BXG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is DY06 BXG safe to buy?

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