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R30 LBG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,941 mi
Last recorded60,941 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 LBG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 60,941 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 59,103 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 56,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 53,875 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 53,875 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 41,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 35,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 30,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2015 30,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 20,125 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,800 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 16,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,782 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,992 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

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)

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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R30 LBG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R30 LBG, 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 R30 LBG registered?

R30 LBG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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