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SU06 DYY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,597 mi
Last recorded46,597 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 DYY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,597 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 46,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,555 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Feb 2015 42,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Feb 2014 39,288 miles

Both rear tyres on approx 3mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil sump pan leaking & corroding

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,288 miles

Both rear tyres on approx 3mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil sump pan leaking & corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,878 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 31,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,469 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 19,468 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 14,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 May 2009 14,076 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SU06 DYY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SU06 DYY, 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 SU06 DYY registered?

SU06 DYY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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