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OV06 EWG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,741 mi
Last recorded77,741 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 EWG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 77,741 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame/rear axle, brake and fuel lines corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,962 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear water in lamp

surface corrosion on various parts of underside of car

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,461 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,099 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 29 Jul 2016 68,099 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,388 miles

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

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,128 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,863 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,278 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,510 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,284 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 EWG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OV06 EWG, 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 OV06 EWG registered?

OV06 EWG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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