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FL06 ESU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,531 mi
Last recorded52,531 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 ESU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,531 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 52,359 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)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,146 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all four tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,605 miles

nail in drivers front

Fail 10 Sep 2015 45,605 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

nail in drivers front

Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,507 miles

Both headlight lenes slightly faded

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake disc

Fail 25 Mar 2013 42,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,217 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,251 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,098 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,716 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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FL06 ESU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL06 ESU, 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 FL06 ESU registered?

FL06 ESU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is FL06 ESU safe to buy?

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