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SO06 JJU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,675 mi
Last recorded73,675 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 JJU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 73,675 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 69,899 miles

corrosion to both outer sills and suspension componenets

Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,312 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 64,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,957 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 56,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 48,952 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,859 miles

handbrake performance just in limits.

n/s/r tyre on limit recomend replacement a.s.a.p.

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,391 miles

Damage to side wall of nearside front tyre

Handbrake lever travel high

Fail 13 Feb 2012 32,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

n/s/r brake disc scoored and worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,482 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 31,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,839 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 25,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,249 miles

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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SO06 JJU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO06 JJU, 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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SO06 JJU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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