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VE06 ZCY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,925 mi
Last recorded16,925 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 ZCY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 16,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 16,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 16,520 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread area's.

both rear tyres on 3 mm.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 16,337 miles

both rear tyres - 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2020 16,233 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 16,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 15,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 14,826 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 9,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 9,149 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 9,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 8,582 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 7,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 7,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 5,221 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 5,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 4,314 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 ZCY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

VE06 ZCY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 July 2006.

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