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RV06 ZXN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,467 mi
Last recorded104,467 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 104,467 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning stiff on right hand turn (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear corroded

patches of corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2020 99,276 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 99,240 miles

Electronic power steering not working on a right turn (2.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,409 miles

steering starting to get heavy

Pass 28 Feb 2017 98,189 miles

back box exhaust clamp corroded/broke

headlight beam images not fully clear

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,001 miles

Oil leak

slight under body corroion

Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,478 miles

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,478 miles

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

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

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,013 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 85,013 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,829 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 35,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,042 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 ZXN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZXN, 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 ZXN registered?

RV06 ZXN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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