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FM06 OUK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,466 mi
Last recorded83,466 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 OUK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 83,466 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 83,466 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,639 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 73,629 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 73,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative steering wheel stiff when turning to the right (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,619 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorber bodys corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,207 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 67,130 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 62,957 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 58,265 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 55,664 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 55,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 50,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 42,299 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 32,168 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 21,620 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wear low.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,582 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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FM06 OUK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FM06 OUK, 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 FM06 OUK registered?

FM06 OUK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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