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FE06 PPX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,639 mi
Last recorded70,639 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 PPX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,639 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 70,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,066 miles

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,060 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2015 54,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2014 51,829 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exuast clamp deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,401 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 49,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,776 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,464 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 44,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,365 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FE06 PPX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE06 PPX, 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 FE06 PPX registered?

FE06 PPX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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