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VN06 MXZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,846 mi
Last recorded59,846 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,328 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 46,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,600 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 29,600 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,220 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 25,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 24,555 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side and near side front tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

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 MXZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

VN06 MXZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is VN06 MXZ safe to buy?

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