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RV06 VTY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,651 mi
Last recorded89,651 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,651 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 89,651 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,838 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 88,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,162 miles

Clutch bearing noisey.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wiper blades worn/split

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,457 miles

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)

large stone in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2012 62,457 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

large stone in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,713 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,713 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front anti-roll bar linkage weakened

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VTY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

RV06 VTY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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