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SL06 SZJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,224 mi
Last recorded57,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 SZJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,224 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

General under body corrosion.

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded.

Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,485 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,586 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,353 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,139 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,139 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,946 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 42,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,033 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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SL06 SZJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL06 SZJ, 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 SL06 SZJ registered?

SL06 SZJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 April 2006.

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