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VE06 FMC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,436 mi
Last recorded42,436 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 FMC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,436 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,158 miles

Front both tyres have cracks all round sidewall

Vehicle is overheating and misfiring

Fail 21 Jul 2014 41,155 miles

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

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)

Centre Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres have cracks all round sidewall

Vehicle is overheating and misfiring

Pass 24 May 2013 40,413 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 37,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 May 2012 37,739 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,959 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 30,208 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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VE06 FMC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

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

Is VE06 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 FMC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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