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OY06 VTX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,325 mi
Last recorded115,325 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 115,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 115,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 106,493 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 106,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,080 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 99,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-zr18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-zr18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 90,801 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 87,672 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,005 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 79,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,634 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 67,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,986 miles

brake discs corroded front and rear

passenger side sun visor damaged

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 VTX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VTX, 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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OY06 VTX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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