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DY06 FFC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,455 mi
Last recorded68,455 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 68,455 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 68,449 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,373 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,124 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 54,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,818 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,981 miles

both rear tyres cracked in the tread surfaces

headlamp level warning lamp on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 34,450 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,043 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,542 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,355 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 21,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,040 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 19,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FFC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 DY06 FFC, 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 FFC registered?

DY06 FFC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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