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R8 DPY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,765 mi
Last recorded107,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 DPY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 107,765 miles

under body corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 100,958 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 100,958 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,046 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment brake lever slightly high. (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose clip/support missing, but still secure.

Pass 14 Jul 2023 95,581 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 95,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 92,751 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 88,101 miles

All four tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,395 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,669 miles

Nearside Front brake binding on slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,785 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,930 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Fail 22 Apr 2016 80,918 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,031 miles

coolant warning lamp on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,807 miles

both front tyres treads and sidewall cracking heavly and treads wearing uneven

coolant level warning lamp on

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside front tyre on 2mm at lowest piont

offside front wheel binding

Fail 11 Apr 2014 71,807 miles

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

both front tyres treads and sidewall cracking heavly and treads wearing uneven

coolant level warning lamp on

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside front tyre on 2mm at lowest piont

offside front wheel binding

offside rear tyre tread and sidwalls cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,758 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 63,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,396 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,672 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 42,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R8 DPY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R8 DPY, 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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R8 DPY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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