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RX02 ARY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,325 mi
Last recorded53,325 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 ARY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 53,325 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 51,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 49,850 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 49,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,405 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,883 miles

Nearside Rear arch/sill corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 46,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,356 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,354 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,707 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,262 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,568 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,737 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,566 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,550 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 31,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

cooling light on

e.m light on

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,232 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,088 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,947 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
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RX02 ARY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RX02 ARY, 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 RX02 ARY registered?

RX02 ARY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is RX02 ARY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 ARY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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