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S500 RXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,488 mi
Last recorded66,488 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,488 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 66,488 miles

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

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

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

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

noise detected upon rotation of rear wheels from gearbox or prop.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,978 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,085 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,253 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
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S500 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S500 RXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S500 RXB registered?

S500 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is S500 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 RXB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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