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SL06 VWG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,762 mi
Last recorded79,762 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 VWG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,611 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 74,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,759 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,649 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 62,649 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,610 miles

Front number plate holder damaged, secured at time of test.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,136 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,610 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 VWG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

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

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