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FN06 TXW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,313 mi
Last recorded76,313 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 TXW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2021 76,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,194 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,624 miles

Offside and Nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,726 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2016 58,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to limit

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,735 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 40,735 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 34,764 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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,865 miles

Nearside front outer side wall cut but not to cords

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,961 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,689 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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FN06 TXW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FN06 TXW, 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 FN06 TXW registered?

FN06 TXW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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