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OY06 LFN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,614 mi
Last recorded56,614 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 LFN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 542,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,676 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,717 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 42,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,531 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,044 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 36,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,839 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 31,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,011 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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OY06 LFN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY06 LFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY06 LFN registered?

OY06 LFN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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