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RV06 VTW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,019 mi
Last recorded73,019 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,019 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,273 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 69,462 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 69,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 69,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 65,225 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 65,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,972 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,314 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 47,074 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 47,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,079 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 39,079 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,101 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread depth

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 VTW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

RV06 VTW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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