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R3 RXF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,891 mi
Last recorded73,891 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 RXF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 73,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL GREASED UP (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,943 miles

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

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

suspension components/under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 63,685 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,529 miles

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2017 62,529 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,506 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,960 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,599 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 23 Aug 2014 54,586 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,813 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 48,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,115 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,213 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 42,192 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,794 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)

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear brake disc corroding

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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R3 RXF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R3 RXF, 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 R3 RXF registered?

R3 RXF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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