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OV06 LDU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,425 mi
Last recorded100,425 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 100,425 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2017 100,417 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,295 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,013 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 89,952 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,770 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

marks to osf belt

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

marks to osf belt

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,227 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2012 66,326 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 66,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2011 57,409 miles

advise front wiperblades split

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2011 57,408 miles

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

advise front wiperblades split

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on legal limit

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,953 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 LDU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

OV06 LDU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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