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MA06 SFX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,946 mi
Last recorded56,946 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 SFX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 56,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 54,768 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 53,709 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 53,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and camera ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,662 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 48,660 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,351 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,716 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,443 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,849 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,190 miles

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)

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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MA06 SFX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MA06 SFX, 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 MA06 SFX registered?

MA06 SFX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is MA06 SFX safe to buy?

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