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FY06 BWM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,882 mi
Last recorded95,882 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BWM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,882 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 95,881 miles

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

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

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

car had bad oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,283 miles

bad oil leak

dent in o/s/r panel

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,243 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,870 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 36,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front number plate supported with string

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,180 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

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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FY06 BWM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY06 BWM, 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 FY06 BWM registered?

FY06 BWM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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