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SL06 VRG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,008 mi
Last recorded63,008 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 VRG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,008 miles

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

nearside tail pipe split

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 63,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside tail pipe split

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,846 miles

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

Front brake discs badly pitted and corroded on inner faces !

Fail 2 Oct 2013 56,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake discs badly pitted and corroded on inner faces !

Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,775 miles

Exhaust tail pipe split

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 47,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust tail pipe split

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,245 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly grooved and worn

inner rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,189 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 20,189 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,408 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 16,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 VRG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

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

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