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OE06 VRN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

87,747 mi
Last recorded87,747 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 VRN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,747 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 87,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 87,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,977 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 81,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear subframes rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2024 81,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2022 81,054 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 81,054 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,916 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 80,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,768 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 79,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 77,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (3.5.1g)

steering appears slightly lighter to left than right.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 68,663 miles

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

steering appears slightly lighter to left than right.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,292 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 61,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,549 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 55,546 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,196 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,302 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 49,302 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,620 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,069 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,866 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,613 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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OE06 VRN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 OE06 VRN, 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 OE06 VRN registered?

OE06 VRN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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