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OV06 BZX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,985 mi
Last recorded83,985 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 BZX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 83,985 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 82,003 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,599 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 79,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,909 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)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 70,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,391 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 67,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,333 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,693 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,407 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 BZX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BZX, 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 BZX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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