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P7 RXA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,350 mi
Last recorded28,350 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 RXA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 28,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 28,350 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 28,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded

front exhaust pipe shield loose

Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 27,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 27,294 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 27,291 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 26,796 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 25,640 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016
Fail 16 Sep 2016 25,640 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 25,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 25,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,404 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 25,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,982 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 14,327 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,716 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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P7 RXA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P7 RXA, 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 P7 RXA registered?

P7 RXA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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