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VE06 FLK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,922 mi
Last recorded89,922 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 FLK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,922 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 82,518 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges, but not measurable tread

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,963 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,226 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,991 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 45,822 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 45,822 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VE06 FLK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FLK, 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 VE06 FLK registered?

VE06 FLK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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