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OE06 YHD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,965 mi
Last recorded72,965 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 YHD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 72,207 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 71,547 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,731 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 69,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,225 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 66,225 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 63,837 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 63,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 54,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 48,180 miles

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

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

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 11 Nov 2013 42,463 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,255 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,551 miles

Exhaust back box to centra pipe securing bracket corroded loose,but exhaust still secure

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,275 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 YHD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OE06 YHD, 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 OE06 YHD registered?

OE06 YHD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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