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RV06 LHG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,150 mi
Last recorded70,150 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 LHG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,150 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 70,113 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,854 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,943 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,234 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,610 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 53,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,219 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,054 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 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)

wipers split

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,775 miles

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

level warning lamp on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,128 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 21,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RV06 LHG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV06 LHG, 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 RV06 LHG registered?

RV06 LHG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for RV06 LHG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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