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FG06 CLX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,079 mi
Last recorded58,079 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 CLX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 58,079 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 58,014 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 57,159 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 57,159 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,252 miles

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

osf tyre outer edge has cuts in

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,848 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,437 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 36,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,922 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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FG06 CLX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FG06 CLX, 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 FG06 CLX registered?

FG06 CLX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is FG06 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG06 CLX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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