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HY06 BXD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,820 mi
Last recorded32,820 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 BXD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 32,820 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 32,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 32,719 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 32,655 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,565 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 29,069 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,582 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 27,543 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 26,283 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,768 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 14,768 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 6,684 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres heavily perished between tread

Fail 4 Apr 2011 6,682 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres heavily perished between tread

Pass 17 Dec 2009 6,578 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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HY06 BXD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY06 BXD, 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 HY06 BXD registered?

HY06 BXD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is HY06 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 BXD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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