CarVerify

Free Car Check

RK06 ARF

2006 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,597 mi
Last recorded58,597 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 ARF
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,786 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,260 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 51,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,830 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,939 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear pads worn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,908 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 30,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 22,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 22,569 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 14,830 miles

advise rear tyres on the limit at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2010 13,543 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 11,587 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
Full Mazda RX8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RK06 ARF is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK06 ARF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK06 ARF?

You can check the full history of RK06 ARF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RK06 ARF registered?

RK06 ARF is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is RK06 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK06 ARF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK06 ARF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RK06 ARF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.