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HG06 VZD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,144 mi
Last recorded117,144 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 VZD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,144 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 116,844 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 116,844 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,158 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,304 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2014 88,992 miles

rear exhast clamp v corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 76,516 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 May 2011 67,605 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 59,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,238 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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HG06 VZD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HG06 VZD, 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 HG06 VZD registered?

HG06 VZD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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