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EX06 NFL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,185 mi
Last recorded76,185 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 NFL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 76,185 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 76,168 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,400 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 74,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,400 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,665 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,569 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,341 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2018 52,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,840 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 49,840 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,151 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 11,972 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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EX06 NFL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EX06 NFL, 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 EX06 NFL registered?

EX06 NFL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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