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VN06 DFK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,914 mi
Last recorded71,914 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DFK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,914 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 71,754 miles

Emissions not tested eml light on engine running too rich (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

minor cuts to n/s/f tyre rim protector

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,540 miles

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

both front tyres worn from inner edges and close to limit

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 29 Jun 2017 66,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front tyres worn from inner edges and close to limit

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 5 May 2016 61,539 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 61,535 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 56,878 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,881 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light iluminated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,553 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 15,914 miles

rear tyres low 2 mil

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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VN06 DFK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN06 DFK, 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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VN06 DFK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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