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VK06 PJO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,124 mi
Last recorded63,124 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 PJO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,124 miles

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 21 Oct 2016 58,961 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,248 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 50,333 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f fog light missing

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,333 miles

n/s/f fog light missing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,737 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,650 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,278 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 38,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,169 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 35,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,446 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 26,446 miles

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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VK06 PJO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

VK06 PJO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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