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SY06 OFW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,023 mi
Last recorded40,023 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 OFW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,023 miles

Offside Front side repeater repaired

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside wing mirror repaired

exhaust & clamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2016 40,015 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator side repeater lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure suspension leg top mounting bolt insecure( one out of three ) (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside wing mirror repaired

both sides exhaust tail pipes broken

exhaust & clamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2015 37,820 miles

exhaust back box clamp deteriorated

slight bind on n /s rear brake

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,142 miles

back box exhaust clamp corroded to excess

Fail 12 Apr 2014 36,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

back box exhaust clamp corroded to excess

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,543 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 34,543 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,822 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 32,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,659 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,433 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 23,433 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,924 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SY06 OFW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY06 OFW, 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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SY06 OFW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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