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SO06 VKF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,345 mi
Last recorded49,345 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 VKF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 49,345 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front+rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 47,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,517 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 42,448 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link arm (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,653 miles

E.M.L ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 39,643 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M.L ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK PIN TOP BALL JOINT LOCKING NUT LOOSE

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,427 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 35,427 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,136 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 25,406 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 25,406 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,936 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 20,936 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 20,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,328 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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SO06 VKF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc 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 SO06 VKF, 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 SO06 VKF registered?

SO06 VKF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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