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HV06 XAF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,552 mi
Last recorded67,552 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 XAF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,552 miles

Cat missing. Benefit of the doubt given.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 67,552 miles

Cat missing. Benefit of the doubt given.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,439 miles

Offside Side Repeater Lense Missing

Fail 21 Feb 2017 59,439 miles

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

Offside Side Repeater Lense Missing

Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads worn

w/screen cracked

both front tyres worn close to limits & deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,452 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 24,452 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 19,254 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

tyres wearing close to minimum specifications but still serviceable

various covers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 27 Oct 2010 19,254 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

tyres wearing close to minimum specifications but still serviceable

various covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 14 May 2009 14,180 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 14,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 XAF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV06 XAF, 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 HV06 XAF registered?

HV06 XAF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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