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RX06 RED

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,586 mi
Last recorded77,586 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 RED
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 77,586 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,267 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 69,421 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocks slightly misty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,713 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,045 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 64,045 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,226 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,109 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,062 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,193 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,612 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
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RX06 RED 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 94.7%.

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 RX06 RED, 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 RX06 RED registered?

RX06 RED is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is RX06 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 RED shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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