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FH06 RYC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,889 mi
Last recorded77,889 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 RYC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,889 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 75,777 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 75,773 miles

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 73,269 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 73,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,425 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,133 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 70,288 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,575 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 67,574 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,883 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,319 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 49,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,532 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,758 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,355 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 19,936 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,757 miles

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,744 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 12,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FH06 RYC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FH06 RYC, 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 FH06 RYC registered?

FH06 RYC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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