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SL06 VVM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,052 mi
Last recorded66,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 VVM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,052 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,021 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,328 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SHIGHT CRACKING BETWEEEN TREAD BLOCKS

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 63,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SHIGHT CRACKING BETWEEEN TREAD BLOCKS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,882 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,879 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,499 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,493 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR BRAKES DRAGGING BADLY.

OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT AREA.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,737 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,953 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP IN-OPERATIVE. NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROLLER SLIGHT WEAR ON LOWER LINK END. BOTH REAR BRAKES DRAGGING VERY BADLY.,

Fail 23 Mar 2010 44,953 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP IN-OPERATIVE. NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROLLER SLIGHT WEAR ON LOWER LINK END. BOTH REAR BRAKES DRAGGING VERY BADLY.,

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,734 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 VVM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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