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FD06 ELU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,692 mi
Last recorded41,692 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 ELU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,692 miles

Offside Front tyre minor sidewall damage

Rear both valves slightly perished

coolant level light on dash

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,101 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 39,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,717 miles

high level rear brake lamp, not working

Pass 1 Nov 2013 33,685 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 30,692 miles

Coolant leak

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

coolant on min

high level brake light n/w

Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,403 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,530 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2010 23,530 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres perished/cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,874 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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FD06 ELU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELU, 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 FD06 ELU registered?

FD06 ELU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is FD06 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD06 ELU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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