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RV06 VTM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,077 mi
Last recorded66,077 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 VTM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,033 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,033 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front binding on

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,410 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 57,390 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyres Perished In Tread Area.

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

both front tyres cracking between treads

Fail 19 Mar 2013 54,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

both front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,412 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 48,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,787 miles

Nearside front wiper split

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,345 miles

run out developing on n/s/f brake disc

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,523 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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RV06 VTM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

RV06 VTM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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