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RE06 EXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,399 mi
Last recorded45,399 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 EXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 45,399 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,399 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 41,129 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 41,129 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 33,006 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs badley corroded pitted on inside braking area greatly reduced

rear brake disc badley pitted reduced braking area on inside

Pass 14 May 2010 28,803 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 28,803 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 24,915 miles

both front tyres cracking between tread

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 EXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RE06 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

RE06 EXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is RE06 EXB safe to buy?

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