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VK06 HVB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,145 mi
Last recorded116,145 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 HVB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 116,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2018 100,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears / On limit ! (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2018 100,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears / On limit ! (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,186 miles

F/wipers worn

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,371 miles

F/wipers splitting

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,227 miles

F/tyres 2-3 mm

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,219 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,212 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 51,874 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 50,781 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 50,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs pitted/corroded

Front wipers split

Rear brake discs pitted/corrded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 43,163 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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VK06 HVB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK06 HVB, 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 HVB registered?

VK06 HVB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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