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HV06 JAU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,547 mi
Last recorded54,547 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 JAU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 54,547 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 54,206 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 53,976 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 53,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,674 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 53,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,179 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 52,179 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 51,319 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,335 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,320 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,139 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,887 miles

rear exhaust clamp rusted through,but not insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,197 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 45,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,908 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 27,201 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,528 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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HV06 JAU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HV06 JAU, 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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HV06 JAU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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