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MC53 DTO

2006 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,050 mi
Last recorded51,050 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DTO
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 51,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 49,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gaskets of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 49,713 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,712 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 47,257 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 47,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,959 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 44,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,280 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,811 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 35,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,380 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,438 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 17,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,187 miles

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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MC53 DTO is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MC53 DTO, 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 MC53 DTO registered?

MC53 DTO is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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