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SK06 XFD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,104 mi
Last recorded74,104 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 XFD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 74,104 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,081 miles

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

middle heatshield breaking up

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded and starting to split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,415 miles

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

catalyst box heat shield breaking up

oil sump sweating

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,754 miles

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

engine oil sump sweating

Pass 26 Feb 2011 39,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 37,596 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 37,586 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,797 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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SK06 XFD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK06 XFD, 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 SK06 XFD registered?

SK06 XFD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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