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G2 MAL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,327 mi
Last recorded60,327 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 MAL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 60,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,920 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,581 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,424 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 57,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,425 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 56,425 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 54,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower OSR sill corroded on jacking point

Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,344 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear 2 EXHAUST clamps missing

Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,208 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 52,208 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,745 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,861 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,861 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,269 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 35,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,239 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,299 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,036 miles

brakes squeeling at rear, moreso offside rear.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,640 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
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G2 MAL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc 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 G2 MAL, 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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G2 MAL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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