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MD06 XGJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 XGJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 83,585 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 80,600 miles

under side under sealed

Fail 25 Apr 2022 80,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side under sealed

Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,369 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,177 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,324 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,913 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,454 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 43,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 38,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,896 miles

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link arm very poor suggest replace both rear.

rear disc corrosion rear pads difficult to see but seem low.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 27,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,397 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 23,386 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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MD06 XGJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD06 XGJ, 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 MD06 XGJ registered?

MD06 XGJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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