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R26 BRX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,320 mi
Last recorded105,320 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 BRX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 105,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 105,320 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 103,715 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 103,715 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))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,578 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 98,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,592 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,192 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,068 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,918 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 89,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,252 miles

near side front and off side front brake discs scroed on inner and outer edges

near side front tyre has cuts but NOT deep enough to reach ply or core on outer side wall

off side and near side rear brake discs scored on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Sep 2010 74,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

near side front and off side front brake discs scroed on inner and outer edges

near side front tyre has cuts but NOT deep enough to reach ply or core on outer side wall

off side and near side rear brake discs scored on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,845 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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R26 BRX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R26 BRX, 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 R26 BRX registered?

R26 BRX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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