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OV06 BWY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,164 mi
Last recorded44,164 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 BWY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 44,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 39,014 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 38,985 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 31,336 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 29,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 29,028 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,493 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

rear discs corroded

underneath/suspension/steering covered in surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2019 28,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

rear discs corroded

underneath/suspension/steering covered in surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,463 miles

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

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

Offside front,Nearside front,Offside rear tyre perished

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,085 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,019 miles

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

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

offside rear, offside front and nearside front tyres cracking around tread areas

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,730 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,434 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,527 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,105 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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OV06 BWY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV06 BWY, 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 OV06 BWY registered?

OV06 BWY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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