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R1 RJE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,136 mi
Last recorded51,136 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 RJE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 51,136 miles

Steering column - lower universal joint corroded

slight underbody corrosion /underseal

Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,114 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded but undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column - lower universal joint corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 51,025 miles

Lower evidence of corrosion on under side

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear suspension arms corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 50,668 miles

evidence of rust underside

Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,580 miles

Lower evidence of corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,539 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Sep 2019 48,999 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,876 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,400 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn slight on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,892 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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R1 RJE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R1 RJE, 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 R1 RJE registered?

R1 RJE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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