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EJ55 BMZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 BMZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 89,417 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 89,413 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,497 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 78,497 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 77,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 74,409 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 73,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 72,468 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,971 miles

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 69,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 67,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,241 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,211 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 59,150 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,156 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,455 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,567 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,932 miles

Front brake pads are worn low.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,600 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 27,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,062 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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EJ55 BMZ 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 86.4%.

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 EJ55 BMZ, 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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EJ55 BMZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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