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HJ06 XTW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,320 mi
Last recorded62,320 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 XTW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 62,320 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 60,605 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 59,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 57,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,698 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 49,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,545 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 46,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 44,184 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,799 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2016 40,688 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,897 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 30,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,375 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 28,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,485 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,114 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,821 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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HJ06 XTW 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 HJ06 XTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ06 XTW registered?

HJ06 XTW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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