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V5 LRB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,300 mi
Last recorded40,300 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 LRB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 40,300 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside discs rusted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside tyre valves deteriorating

Rust to front sub frame

Rust to rear sub frame and rear suspension arms and components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 40,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside and offside efforts too low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside discs rusted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside tyre valves deteriorating

Rust to front sub frame

Rust to rear sub frame and rear suspension arms and components

Pass 8 May 2017 38,622 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 38,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 36,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 34,051 miles

front flexi hybrid pipes corroding

front tyres low, tread damage

rear tyres getting low, tread damage

Pass 14 May 2014 30,540 miles

condensation in n/s/r light unit

damage to n/s/r tyre tread

front tyres down to 2mm

Fail 14 May 2014 30,540 miles

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

condensation in n/s/r light unit

damage to n/s/r tyre tread

front tyres down to 2mm

Fail 11 May 2013 27,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc's worn

front tyres getting low on tread around 4mm

rear brake pads very low advise replacement now

Pass 11 May 2013 27,379 miles

front brake disc's worn

front tyres getting low on tread around 4mm

rear brake pads very low advise replacement now

Pass 11 May 2012 21,231 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 16,533 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,875 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 11,450 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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V5 LRB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V5 LRB, 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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V5 LRB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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