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FL06 VBK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,991 mi
Last recorded72,991 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 72,991 miles

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

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

nearside front sun viser broken

nearside front wiper rubber split

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear inner tyre wall has slight damage

Fail 3 Aug 2012 72,987 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front sun viser broken

nearside front wiper rubber split

nearside front wiper rubber split

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear inner tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,392 miles

plug repar close to edge of tyre n/s/r

Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,744 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 61,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,996 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 56,575 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 VBK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL06 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

FL06 VBK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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