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FE06 SSO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,642 mi
Last recorded88,642 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 SSO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking and swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody showing signs of advanced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking and swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,994 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 83,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,570 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,741 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,765 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,824 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,174 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,056 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 29,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,093 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,663 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,847 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 16,704 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,023 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 8,591 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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FE06 SSO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE06 SSO, 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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FE06 SSO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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