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FL06 RLU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,211 mi
Last recorded55,211 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhuast system corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,499 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,166 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,312 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 31,312 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,196 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,549 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FL06 RLU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

FL06 RLU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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