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VE06 CDX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,472 mi
Last recorded65,472 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 CDX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,472 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 65,472 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken off at balljoint (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,215 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 57,215 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 56,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,670 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,279 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 27 Jun 2011 50,279 miles

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

225/45r1891w

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,410 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
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VE06 CDX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VE06 CDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE06 CDX registered?

VE06 CDX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is VE06 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 CDX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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