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RO06 XLR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,704 mi
Last recorded98,704 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 98,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,615 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 96,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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)

Pass 15 May 2015 87,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 May 2014 74,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust back box bracket broken. exhaust secure. not blowing

Fail 16 May 2014 74,126 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust back box bracket broken. exhaust secure. not blowing

Pass 17 May 2013 61,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 49,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,721 miles

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

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

both front wipers split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,019 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,601 miles

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored

stonechip in windscreen

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 XLR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

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

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