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PL06 XNZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,506 mi
Last recorded45,506 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 XNZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 45,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 44,620 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 44,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 43,667 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 43,667 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,753 miles

Front steering/suspension noisy

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust/suspension and subframes corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,686 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 40,943 miles

headlights faded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,927 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,072 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,084 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,205 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 37,205 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,015 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,069 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,363 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,654 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,474 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,736 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 17,648 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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PL06 XNZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PL06 XNZ, 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 PL06 XNZ registered?

PL06 XNZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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