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R88 RDL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,900 mi
Last recorded48,900 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 RDL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced HEADLAMP GLASS OPACITY (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced HEADLIGHT GLASS OPACITY (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 48,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced HEADLAMP GLASS OPACITY (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced HEADLIGHT GLASS OPACITY (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,963 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 47,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp corroded/deteriated but still secure

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor conditioon

Fail 21 Apr 2012 46,113 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor conditioon

Pass 3 May 2011 43,256 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,345 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 32,269 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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R88 RDL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R88 RDL, 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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R88 RDL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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