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PX06 OEH

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,499 mi
Last recorded50,499 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 OEH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 50,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust heat surrounds deteriorated

full front subframe showing signs of corrosion

full rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

offside front wing corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2024 50,452 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust heat surrounds deteriorated

full front subframe showing signs of corrosion

full rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

offside front wing corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2023 49,331 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust heatshields deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 45,974 miles

Lower steering column universal joint sticking

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread blocks 225x45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper smearing lightly

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable has slight play and stiff (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,289 miles

n/s front tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,990 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 42,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 41,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front sub frame rusted

Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,564 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,783 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Feb 2013 38,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,694 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,710 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 22,636 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,218 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 17,217 miles

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

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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PX06 OEH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX06 OEH, 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 PX06 OEH registered?

PX06 OEH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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