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OV06 LCZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,018 mi
Last recorded48,018 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 LCZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 48,018 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 47,489 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 47,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 46,248 miles

Offside Front service brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Dec 2022 45,461 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 45,461 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,337 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,068 miles

All four tyres have some cracking/splitting in the primary grooves and tread.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusty/worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link gaiters perishing

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusty/worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear anti roll bar link gaiter perishing

Fail 8 Mar 2017 44,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusty/worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link gaiters perishing

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusty/worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear anti roll bar link gaiter perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,342 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 44,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance of 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on so that wheel cannot be turned (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on so that wheel cannot be turned (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front wheelbearing,an item that could not be tested

Offside Rear wheelbearing,an item that could not be tested

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 43,201 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,152 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,960 miles

battery insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,081 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 7 Mar 2011 36,553 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,605 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 LCZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

OV06 LCZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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