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MD06 ZZA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,019 mi
Last recorded74,019 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 ZZA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,019 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak - symptoms of overheating

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and or so deformed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides and subframe supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms or so covered with mud - unable to do a full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 71,314 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 62,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,284 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,062 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,926 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,974 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,550 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside front wiper blade split

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,864 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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MD06 ZZA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MD06 ZZA, 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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MD06 ZZA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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