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HJ06 VZX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,928 mi
Last recorded62,928 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VZX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,928 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 62,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,485 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Aug 2015 58,480 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,994 miles

slight play in rear antiroll bar links

Pass 24 Aug 2013 48,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre outter wall slight damage

slight corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

Fail 22 Aug 2013 48,126 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre outter wall slight damage

slight corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

Fail 21 Aug 2012 43,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

slight wear in offside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,051 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

slight wear in offside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,991 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre on 3mm slight wear on edges and cracks in tread

offside front tyre slight wear on both edges and cracks in tread

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,827 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 23,906 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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HJ06 VZX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

HJ06 VZX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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