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R44 GWE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,709 mi
Last recorded44,709 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 GWE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 44,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rust and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 43,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 43,903 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged severely deteriorated and likely to fail (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged severely deteriorated and likely to fail (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged severely deteriorated and likely to fail (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 38,149 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,679 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 32,860 miles

Front brake pads very close to legal limit

Fail 23 Jun 2017 32,860 miles

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

Front brake pads very close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,530 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,644 miles

Both rear tyre valves slightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 24,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,129 miles

All four road tyres are perishing, cracking and have cuts in tread - offside rear is close to excessive.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2013 21,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

All four road tyres are perishing, cracking and have cuts in tread - offside rear is close to excessive.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,663 miles

Engine coolant warning light on

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 18,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine coolant warning light on

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,146 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,379 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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R44 GWE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R44 GWE, 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 R44 GWE registered?

R44 GWE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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