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SD06 PZF

2006 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,572 mi
Last recorded77,572 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 PZF
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,572 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,905 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner Sill Panel & outer Sil Panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sil Panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,354 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 69,826 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 69,819 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,548 miles

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,236 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,069 miles

the exhaust heat shield is insecure and the rear exhaust securing clamp is deteriorated

the nearside rear tyre has a large cut to the outer side wall

Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,528 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,059 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 39,059 miles

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

both rear tyres separating on the tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,258 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,588 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,557 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,589 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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SD06 PZF is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD06 PZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD06 PZF is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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