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SM06 FON

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,653 mi
Last recorded93,653 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,653 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift on cat

rear suspension components corroded but function as intended

Fail 13 Jan 2017 93,650 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield adrift on cat

rear suspension components corroded but function as intended

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,361 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 89,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

refuse emission test exhaust blow

Pass 8 May 2015 85,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tail pipe corroded

n/s front tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 5 May 2015 85,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,014 miles

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

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

rear silencer clamp badly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,009 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer clamp badly corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 73,295 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,391 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,934 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,934 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,103 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 59,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2009 51,286 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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SM06 FON 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 60%.

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

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