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FX06 NME

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

70,780 mi
Last recorded70,780 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 NME
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 May 2015 62,681 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 62,681 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 44,262 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,751 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 39,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,621 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,031 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 25,031 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 18,917 miles

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

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

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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FX06 NME is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc 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 FX06 NME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX06 NME registered?

FX06 NME is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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