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S2 RHN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,573 mi
Last recorded76,573 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 RHN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 76,573 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 76,173 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 76,169 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 75,684 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 75,684 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,087 miles

Corrosion starting to underside

Fail 11 Nov 2021 71,087 miles

Corrosion starting to underside

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,236 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 69,236 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,790 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,193 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 59,502 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 59,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,851 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,936 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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S2 RHN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S2 RHN, 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 S2 RHN registered?

S2 RHN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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