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RE06 ELU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,185 mi
Last recorded67,185 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 ELU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,185 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear, and worn at inner tread edge

Slight surface corrosion at front and rear suspension and brake components, and subframes

Slight surface corrosion starting at rear chassis areas around subframe mounts

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,948 miles

Exhaust rear silencer/centre pipe union clamp getting corroded

Front and rear suspension components and subframes starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Front exhaust heat shield starting to get abit loose

N/S/F tyre low on tread and near limits of tread wear

Radiator light at dash stays ON

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,613 miles

Both rear tyres and O/S/F tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear

O/S w/blade abit split

Rear b/pads low

Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,613 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyres and O/S/F tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear

O/S w/blade abit split

Rear b/pads low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,581 miles

Both rear tyres and O/S/F tyre starting to get abit low on tread slightly

Rear Inner and Outer b/pads appear to be getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,822 miles

Front tyres are worn at edges,

Light scoring at offside rear brake disc.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,733 miles

both rear tyres worn to limits

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,526 miles

Front and rear inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits

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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RE06 ELU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE06 ELU, 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 RE06 ELU registered?

RE06 ELU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is RE06 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 ELU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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