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OY06 VEO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,590 mi
Last recorded131,590 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 131,590 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 125,815 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 121,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 118,149 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 113,450 miles

Both front shock absorber gaitors perished and split

Front Front pads unevenly worn. osf inner pads down to 3mm

Offside Front Headlamp misted up

Offside Rear Lamp misted up

Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 103,706 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 99,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 83,772 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 68,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 52,653 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 39,961 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,961 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 12 Mar 2010 28,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,321 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
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OY06 VEO 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 93.3%.

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 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 OY06 VEO, 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 OY06 VEO registered?

OY06 VEO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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