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RE06 ELJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,024 mi
Last recorded76,024 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 ELJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 76,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 76,020 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,834 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front indicator lamp damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2022 74,834 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested heavy misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,755 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,395 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front lens missing

Fail 25 Jun 2020 67,395 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working outer x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front lens missing

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,759 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged, lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 61,759 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged, lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,901 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,231 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 45,828 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 45,828 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,819 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 41,819 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,055 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,570 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,779 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 20,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,864 miles

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)

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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RE06 ELJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE06 ELJ, 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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RE06 ELJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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