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RO06 XLK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,219 mi
Last recorded22,219 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 XLK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 22,219 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 21,591 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 21,116 miles

engine cover fitted

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

under cover fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,965 miles

engine cover fitted

general under body corrosion

under cover fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2014 20,326 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 19,590 miles

cat heat sheild in poor condition

o/s/f brake disc rusty

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,543 miles

front tyres low on tread

traction control light on

Fail 18 Oct 2012 16,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres low on tread

traction control light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,372 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,977 miles

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 Apr 2009 8,693 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
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RO06 XLK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO06 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

RO06 XLK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is RO06 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 XLK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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