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M40 LDM

2006 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,824 mi
Last recorded56,824 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 LDM
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 56,824 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 56,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak under engine ()

Rear exhaust clamp missing rear pipe to silencer

Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,691 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,927 miles

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)

engine/under/sill covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,240 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 53,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 46,134 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 46,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 40,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,140 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 33,140 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,960 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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M40 LDM is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M40 LDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M40 LDM registered?

M40 LDM is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 4 August 2006.

Is M40 LDM safe to buy?

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