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MT06 PWO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,775 mi
Last recorded39,775 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 PWO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 39,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 39,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 39,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 39,390 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

all suspension and components have general age related corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 39,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,727 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp is badly corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2018 37,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust clamp is badly corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,218 miles

both sides rear anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

front brake pads are worn

rear brake pads are worn

rear exhaust clamp is badly corroded

offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,965 miles

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT WORN

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 34,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER RIPPED (8.2.2)

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

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT WORN

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads approx half worn

Pass 28 May 2014 32,152 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2012 30,210 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,572 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 27,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,583 miles

Front tyres badly perrishing/cracking on treads

Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,116 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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MT06 PWO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT06 PWO, 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 MT06 PWO registered?

MT06 PWO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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