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RO06 OYA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front spot light not working

engine cover

under trays

Fail 29 May 2018 98,076 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front spot light not working

engine cover

under trays

Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

E.M.Light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2017 91,271 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Corroded & detatched (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

E.M.Light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,455 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 84,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,765 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 76,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

eml on

exhaust is corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,476 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 59,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 20 Feb 2012 46,511 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 46,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 37,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,891 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,335 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,972 miles

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

inner front edges below 1.6 mm

Fail 28 May 2009 21,918 miles

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

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

inner front edges below 1.6 mm

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 OYA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

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

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