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SL06 VWF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,207 mi
Last recorded46,207 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 VWF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,812 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,277 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 35,277 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,805 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 24,805 miles

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

wiper bldes worn + smearing screen

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,262 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 VWF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF registered?

SL06 VWF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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