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R90 RXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,936 mi
Last recorded59,936 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 59,936 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 59,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 40,564 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 39,060 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 37,995 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,472 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and inner brake disc faces corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 27,923 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 27,923 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 24,678 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 20,873 miles

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

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

both front wipers have a slight streak in operation

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2014 20,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 20,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 19,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 17,405 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 17,405 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 15,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 15,226 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 11,838 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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R90 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R90 RXB, 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 R90 RXB registered?

R90 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is R90 RXB safe to buy?

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