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OV56 RFJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,365 mi
Last recorded57,365 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 RFJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,906 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 46,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,003 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,501 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 31,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,285 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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OV56 RFJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV56 RFJ, 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 OV56 RFJ registered?

OV56 RFJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is OV56 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 RFJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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