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RV06 LVG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad appears to be worn to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,508 miles

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

both front tyres worn heavy inner edge

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,525 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,357 miles

both front tyres getting low wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres getting low wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,153 miles

chips to windscreen

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips to windscreen

head lamp washers not working

pass air bag off

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,520 miles

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

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

front discs badly pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2011 39,591 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,266 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,083 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 17,083 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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RV06 LVG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RV06 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

RV06 LVG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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