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X8 MTR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,641 mi
Last recorded93,641 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 MTR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 93,641 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 93,520 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 91,040 miles

general underbody corrosion

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Sep 2018 91,040 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering column lower universal joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2018 97,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle looks to be fouling on spring (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened drop link hole elongated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,903 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 84,903 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too low Headlamp self leveling device on rear axle broken (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 70,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,490 miles

All tyres heavily cracked and perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 60,490 miles

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

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

All tyres heavily cracked and perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 53,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,699 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,498 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,899 miles

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
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X8 MTR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X8 MTR, 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 X8 MTR registered?

X8 MTR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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