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R88 XXR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,611 mi
Last recorded53,611 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 XXR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,611 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,032 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 53,001 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,560 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,560 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,395 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,275 miles

THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT,AND SHOULD BE REPLACED IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,561 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
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R88 XXR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XXR, 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 R88 XXR registered?

R88 XXR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is R88 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 XXR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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