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SH06 ZLU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,617 mi
Last recorded60,617 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 ZLU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 60,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2017 57,801 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,402 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 55,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 52,505 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,542 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,993 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,448 miles

both offside and nearside tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,938 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 14,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 12,074 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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SH06 ZLU 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 SH06 ZLU, 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 SH06 ZLU registered?

SH06 ZLU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is SH06 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH06 ZLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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