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P16 RXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,235 mi
Last recorded57,235 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,972 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,960 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 37,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,387 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,120 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 23 Feb 2013 29,079 miles

All four tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 22 Feb 2013 29,079 miles

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

All four tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,169 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,010 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,571 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)

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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P16 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P16 RXB, 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 P16 RXB registered?

P16 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 November 2006.

Is P16 RXB safe to buy?

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