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SL06 VRD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,619 mi
Last recorded62,619 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,619 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 62,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,621 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 57,621 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,819 miles

Front pads wearing.

Screen damage evident.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 56,596 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine oil level below maximum.

Front pads wearing.

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

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

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

Rear discs corroding.

Screen damage evident.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,562 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 54,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,600 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,136 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 45,135 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,933 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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SL06 VRD 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 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

SL06 VRD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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