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RK06 AHZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,657 mi
Last recorded44,657 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 AHZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 44,657 miles

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

Rear subframe area slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 44,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe area slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2025 44,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,802 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 43,308 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 43,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,710 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 42,709 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,699 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,313 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 39,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,991 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,340 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,790 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,524 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,941 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,389 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,225 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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RK06 AHZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK06 AHZ, 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 RK06 AHZ registered?

RK06 AHZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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