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R88 RXY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,089 mi
Last recorded23,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 RXY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 23,089 miles

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

Offside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working.

the parking brake minimum requirements were only just met.;

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2025 23,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 22,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 22,790 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 22,455 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 22,066 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 21,061 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre.....

wipers smear....

Pass 23 Dec 2011 18,937 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 13,605 miles

REAR TYRES ON WEAR BARS

Pass 21 Nov 2009 4,942 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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R88 RXY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R88 RXY, 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 R88 RXY registered?

R88 RXY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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