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DY06 MLF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,440 mi
Last recorded58,440 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 MLF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 58,440 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 11 Jul 2024 53,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 52,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering stiff on the r/h turning advise attention

Fail 29 Jun 2023 52,523 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering stiff on the r/h turning advise attention

Pass 22 Apr 2022 50,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster has water ingress

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 39,840 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,999 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 33,997 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 30,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 30,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,829 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres are split/cracked between treads, advise replace

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,699 miles

Offside front wiper blade spliting.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,458 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,994 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DY06 MLF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DY06 MLF, 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 DY06 MLF registered?

DY06 MLF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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