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SH06 ZLX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,551 mi
Last recorded80,551 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 ZLX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,588 miles

front number plate seperating

water in rear lights

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,553 miles

water in rear lights

wipers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,602 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,519 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers side front tyre thin on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,861 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,625 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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SH06 ZLX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

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

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The MOT history for SH06 ZLX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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