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RN06 AUK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,692 mi
Last recorded52,692 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN06 AUK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,692 miles

Condensation in n/s/r lamp.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded.

o/s wiper blade split.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 52,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Condensation in n/s/r lamp.

Headlamp washers in-op.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded.

STRONG ADVISE cuts in o/s/f tyre.

o/s wiper blade split.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 47,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 43,235 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,743 miles

child seat fitted nsr

nsf brake disc corroded on inner face

nsf tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

osf brake disc corroded on inner face

osr brake disc scored and starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jun 2012 39,743 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted nsr

nsf brake disc corroded on inner face

nsf tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

osf brake disc corroded on inner face

osr brake disc scored and starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jun 2011 30,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall not exposing cords

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,247 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall not exposing cords

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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RN06 AUK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 RN06 AUK, 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 RN06 AUK registered?

RN06 AUK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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