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EY06 PXX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,770 mi
Last recorded100,770 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 PXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,770 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 100,770 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,892 miles

coolant light on

Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,892 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant light on

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,202 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 70,201 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,646 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,646 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,713 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 50,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 19 Nov 2009 22,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,249 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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EY06 PXX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY06 PXX, 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 EY06 PXX registered?

EY06 PXX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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