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RD55 RTD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,545 mi
Last recorded72,545 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD55 RTD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,545 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,614 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,294 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 66,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,828 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 63,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,414 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,388 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 41,272 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 41,272 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 Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s headlamp aim low within limits

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,720 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 26,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/F tyre worn to legal limit.

O/S/F repeater lens broken.

Offside Front 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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RD55 RTD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RD55 RTD, 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 RD55 RTD registered?

RD55 RTD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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