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VN06 FMA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,026 mi
Last recorded60,026 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 FMA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 60,026 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2016 60,025 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,324 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)

adbvise front wipers worn

Fail 11 Feb 2015 53,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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)

adbvise front wipers worn

Fail 30 Dec 2014 52,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear stop lamp not working

co% @ fast idle fluctuating heavily - only just passed

front wiper blades performance not tested

Fail 29 Nov 2013 44,905 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,905 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,499 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,628 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,737 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,998 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,870 miles

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

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 FMA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VN06 FMA, 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 VN06 FMA registered?

VN06 FMA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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