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TJ04 ELL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ04 ELL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Jul 2012 87,854 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,996 miles

n/s/f wiper starting to tear

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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TJ04 ELL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJ04 ELL, 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 TJ04 ELL registered?

TJ04 ELL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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