MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill And End Plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and end plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All suspension components corroding
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both front inner wheel arch liners secured with cable ties
Both front shock absorbers corroding
Both rear drive shafts corroding
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp leveling device seems defective -- warning light on
Lower Steering coupling and shaft corroding.
N/S Seat belt prescribed area damaged ( Floor pan )
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
O/S & N/S Sill lips corroding
O/S hub components corroded
O/S/F brake pipe collar and pipe corroded -- Recommend attention.
O/S/F steering rack tie-rod and track-rod end corroding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs corroding
Rear cross-member corroding
Sign of oil --N/S/F hub components
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
both rear tyres deteriorating
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OV06 BWB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OV06 BWB, 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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OV06 BWB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 March 2006.
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