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OV06 BWB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,645 mi
Last recorded75,645 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 BWB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,645 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 75,617 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 73,023 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 54,784 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,665 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,736 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 52,736 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,519 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,736 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 45,736 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,401 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)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,711 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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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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