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FD06 EBK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,561 mi
Last recorded71,561 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 EBK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,561 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 71,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 70,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,022 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 62,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 62,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 56,314 miles

coolant lamp on

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 56,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

coolant lamp on

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 50,907 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 50,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,972 miles

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

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

wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,312 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 35,311 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 32,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,092 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,144 miles

both rear brake discs slight rusting

near side rear tyre low inner edge / close to limit

object on mirror

off side rear tyre on limit

rear no plate loose

Fail 27 Mar 2009 25,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake discs slight rusting

near side rear tyre low inner edge / close to limit

object on mirror

off side rear tyre on limit

rear no plate loose

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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FD06 EBK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FD06 EBK, 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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FD06 EBK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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