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VK06 HGN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,222 mi
Last recorded76,222 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 HGN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 76,222 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,411 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,861 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,318 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,168 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 29,010 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp very corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,801 miles

damage to wheels

metal nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2009 21,795 miles

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

damage to wheels

metal nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VK06 HGN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK06 HGN, 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 VK06 HGN registered?

VK06 HGN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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