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VO06 RXJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,372 mi
Last recorded100,372 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 RXJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 100,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 100,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,130 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit wet

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,666 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,371 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc surface corroded inside edge

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

Offside Front brake disc surface corroded inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,503 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 52,161 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 42,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2010 35,690 miles

nearside rear tyre has various cuts in tread and outer sidewall

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

offside wiper blade torn on end

Fail 8 Apr 2010 35,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has various cuts in tread and outer sidewall

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

offside wiper blade torn on end

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,218 miles

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)

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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VO06 RXJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO06 RXJ, 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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VO06 RXJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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