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S21 RXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,355 mi
Last recorded29,355 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 29,355 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 29,020 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 29,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 27,904 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 27,893 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 27,320 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 22,720 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 19,519 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 17,585 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,169 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 14,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,507 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 11,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 7,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 6,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 4,070 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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S21 RXB 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 78.9%.

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 S21 RXB, 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 S21 RXB registered?

S21 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is S21 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 RXB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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