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DC05 HRC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,860 mi
Last recorded96,860 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 HRC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,860 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 96,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 96,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 96,332 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust silencer has been removed.. with a straight through pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 95,202 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 95,189 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 95,146 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded heavily

Pass 15 Aug 2022 94,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 90,899 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside coroded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 90,898 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,352 miles

Steering system slightly tight only turning right (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,776 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,383 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED AND RAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,075 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,864 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,800 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 67,800 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,640 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 61,640 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,046 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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DC05 HRC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC05 HRC, 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 DC05 HRC registered?

DC05 HRC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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