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SN06 PYS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,044 mi
Last recorded63,044 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 PYS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2018 63,044 miles

Underside of vehicle is covered with surface rust

Pass 4 Feb 2017 61,922 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,887 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 60,879 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,984 miles

both front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner faces

both front to rear brake pipes at rear by hoses starting to corrode

exhaust heat shield insecure

hand brake reading slightly low

high level brake light disconnected

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

o/s/f tyre on limit,wearing unevenly and tread split

rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken but silencer still secure

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

slight oil leak on engine/sump?

Fail 2 Jan 2015 51,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner faces

both front to rear brake pipes at rear by hoses starting to corrode

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

o/s/f tyre on limit,wearing unevenly and tread split

o/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

radiator/water level light on dash

rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken but silencer still secure

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

slight oil leak on engine/sump?

Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,452 miles

front and rear subframe and associated suspension components corroded

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2013 45,452 miles

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

front and rear subframe and associated suspension components corroded

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2012 41,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

warning light on dash

Fail 28 Dec 2012 41,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

warning light on dash

Pass 28 Dec 2011 35,883 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 28 Dec 2011 35,883 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 29 Dec 2010 28,251 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,132 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 20,132 miles

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

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

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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SN06 PYS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN06 PYS, 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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SN06 PYS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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