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HJ06 RCY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,140 mi
Last recorded103,140 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 RCY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,140 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion And offside rear lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 103,140 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working And offside front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion And offside rear lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,439 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 98,439 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,752 miles

advise some surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,386 miles

advise rear pads look to be getting low advise inspection and replacement

Fail 6 Sep 2013 81,362 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 62,998 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,932 miles

all 4 brake discs worn and rusty

both front tyres have surface cuts in tread none deep enough to expose cords or canvas at time of test

engine coolant level warning light staying on

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,581 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 41,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.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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HJ06 RCY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ06 RCY, 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 HJ06 RCY registered?

HJ06 RCY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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