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S44 DMW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,065 mi
Last recorded66,065 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 DMW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2013 66,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust showing corrosion

o/s front shock rubber sleeve split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 48,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,894 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,730 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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S44 DMW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S44 DMW, 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 S44 DMW registered?

S44 DMW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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