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RV06 LVE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,661 mi
Last recorded88,661 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 LVE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 88,661 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,918 miles

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

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

offside front wing repeater lense damaged but still emitting amber light.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,471 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges/low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,567 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 25,783 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,783 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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RV06 LVE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

RV06 LVE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is RV06 LVE safe to buy?

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