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S27 PEM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,949 mi
Last recorded100,949 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 PEM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 100,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer but not showing white light

Fail 31 Jul 2025 100,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer but not showing white light

Pass 29 Jul 2024 89,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 89,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 76,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2023 76,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2020 65,975 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,591 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 59,590 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre valves cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2017 50,676 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre valves cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,203 miles

brake hose ferrules rusting

small chips in w/screen

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread area

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread area

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking noted to front tyres in treads,

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,302 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,854 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,600 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 23,600 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 18,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,247 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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S27 PEM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S27 PEM, 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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S27 PEM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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