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VN06 ZGZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,437 mi
Last recorded66,437 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 66,437 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Both outer sills corroded.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 66,422 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 63,999 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,565 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,820 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,084 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 48,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,913 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 46,913 miles

Emissions not tested stalled on test (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,834 miles

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

water leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 42,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,818 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,146 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,124 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 397,327 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 37,327 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,912 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Both rear tyres cracking with age

Both rear tyres near limits

Front pads low

Fail 23 Apr 2010 30,912 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Both rear tyres cracking with age

Both rear tyres near limits

Front pads low

Pass 29 May 2009 26,557 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseat fitted to nearside rear.

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 ZGZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

VN06 ZGZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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