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RO06 OXW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,701 mi
Last recorded77,701 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 OXW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,701 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 77,683 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,648 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 60,648 miles

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

EML showing fault

Fail 1 Nov 2012 55,411 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs corrodded + lipped

damage to vehicle underside

exhaust corrodded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,411 miles

exhaust corrodded

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs corrodded + lipped

damage to vehicle underside

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,747 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,326 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,769 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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RO06 OXW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO06 OXW, 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 RO06 OXW registered?

RO06 OXW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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