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EF06 MHE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,804 mi
Last recorded82,804 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 MHE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 82,804 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 80,746 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 78,749 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 76,846 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 74,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 72,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,907 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,688 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 64,680 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,725 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Headlamp level MIL illuminated

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

O/S handbrake effort low

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

Windscreen wiper blades slightly 'smeary'.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 59,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Headlamp level MIL illuminated

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

O/S handbrake effort low

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

Windscreen wiper blades slightly 'smeary'.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 40,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,384 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 25,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 25,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 22,099 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 17,409 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 17,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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EF06 MHE 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 77.3%.

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 EF06 MHE, 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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EF06 MHE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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