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RX06 NEL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,273 mi
Last recorded66,273 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 NEL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slight deteriating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slight deteriation (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak small oil leak ()

engine cover and undertray

front exhaust section heat shield deteriated and slightly loose

rear exhaust box clamp deteriated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded but system is supported at time of test

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,523 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/split

nearside rear exhaust pipe(silencer)corroded split

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel binding slightly

plastic sill trims are fitted

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,471 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel binding slightly

plastic sill trims are fitted

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,904 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,539 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 43,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,187 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,966 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
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RX06 NEL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX06 NEL, 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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RX06 NEL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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