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RA06 EKV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,491 mi
Last recorded62,491 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 EKV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 62,491 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 60,940 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 56,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 51,061 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 48,661 miles

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,860 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 46,860 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel binding

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,873 miles

BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACES CORRODING & IN POOR CONDITION. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

advanced stages of corrosion taking place to vehicle underside to all metals.

rear diff stiff, tight to turn at wheels.

rear exhaust clamp corroded & broken.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 41,866 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check rear wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut to cords in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,851 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 41,850 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached OSF Drop link broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,056 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,914 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,332 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

slight corrosion to rear discs

Fail 19 Sep 2013 38,332 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to front discs

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,695 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,951 miles

frt and rear discs corroded

osf drop link starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,639 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RA06 EKV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 RA06 EKV, 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 RA06 EKV registered?

RA06 EKV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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