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OE06 MUV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,800 mi
Last recorded60,800 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 MUV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,800 miles

COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT LENSE UNIT DETERIORATING

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 60,800 miles

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

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

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

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

COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT LENSE UNIT DETERIORATING

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 52,798 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2015 52,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 48,960 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 48,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,153 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges,perished between tread.

condensation forming in n/s/r light unit.

corrosian forming inner face of rear discs.

front inner pads wearing low corrosian on inner face of discs.

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,762 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 31,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,182 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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OE06 MUV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OE06 MUV, 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 OE06 MUV registered?

OE06 MUV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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