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RX53 XFO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,271 mi
Last recorded70,271 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 XFO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 70,271 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 70,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 70,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 65,931 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 62,738 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,803 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 60,415 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,541 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 50,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,070 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,304 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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RX53 XFO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RX53 XFO, 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 RX53 XFO registered?

RX53 XFO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is RX53 XFO safe to buy?

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