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S26 CSD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,288 mi
Last recorded57,288 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 CSD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 57,288 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 48,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 39,477 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 39,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 38,657 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,558 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 36,553 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 35,972 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 35,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 33,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

all steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2017 33,834 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

all steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,884 miles

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2016 32,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,938 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 27,377 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 25,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,143 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,521 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 16,522 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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S26 CSD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S26 CSD, 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 S26 CSD registered?

S26 CSD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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