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VA06 CTE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 CTE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,882 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,262 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 80,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust cat heat sheild corroded.

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

Front tyres perished.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp corrded/broken.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 75,618 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust cat heat sheild corroded.

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

Front tyres perished.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp corrded/broken.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,340 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 71,337 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 66,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 7 May 2013 66,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs have slight corrosion

engine management light on

Pass 7 May 2012 57,061 miles

front tyre cracking between treads

heat sheilds insecure

n/s/f/ tyre has cut on side wall

o/s/r/ tyre wearing low

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,083 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,083 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,576 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,256 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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VA06 CTE 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 64.3%.

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 CTE, 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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VA06 CTE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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