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VA06 BXS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,582 mi
Last recorded46,582 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 BXS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,582 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,785 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 43,785 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 43,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 16 Jul 2016 43,771 miles

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,036 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,957 miles

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2009 17,945 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

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
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VA06 BXS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA06 BXS, 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 VA06 BXS registered?

VA06 BXS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is VA06 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA06 BXS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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