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SM06 AYV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,125 mi
Last recorded62,125 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 AYV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,125 miles

Coolant warning lamp on

Corrosion along bottom of Offside Rear Door

Exhaust backbox clamp corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Rear droplink has 2 plastic retainers missing

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 29 Nov 2017 62,082 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside front lower wing/sill has holes caused by excess corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust backbox clamp corroded

Coolant warning lamp on

Corrosion along bottom of Offside Rear Door

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Rear droplink has 2 plastic retainers missing

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,321 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,823 miles

Coolant Light On Dashboard

Fail 18 Nov 2014 51,353 miles

Coolant light on

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Middle brake light inoperative

OSF Droplink 2 plastic retainers missing

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,353 miles

Coolant light on

Middle brake light inoperative

OSF Droplink 2 plastic retainers missing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,817 miles

coolant lamp on

rear tyres low

Fail 19 Nov 2012 44,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine mounts worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,563 miles

engine mounts worn

Fail 13 Dec 2011 41,703 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,703 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,431 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 37,573 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 37,571 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SM06 AYV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM06 AYV, 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 SM06 AYV registered?

SM06 AYV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is SM06 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 AYV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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