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OY06 LFD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,995 mi
Last recorded63,995 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 LFD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026 63,995 miles

Emissions unable to be completed d/cat pipe fitted to vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill has a hole within 30cm of the seat anchoring point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sills have holes within 30cm of rear sub-frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

all suspension components bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

suspension components corroded

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2024 62,047 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 60,114 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,863 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 57,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,189 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,232 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,033 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,831 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,424 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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OY06 LFD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 OY06 LFD, 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 OY06 LFD registered?

OY06 LFD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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