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SM06 LGY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,353 mi
Last recorded85,353 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 LGY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 85,353 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 85,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 84,774 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 84,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side of vehicle corroded & heavily under sealed

Fail 2 Sep 2021 82,590 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side of vehicle corroded & heavily under sealed

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2019 79,659 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,063 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 78,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 76,246 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion on underside

Fail 10 May 2017 76,226 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion on underside

Pass 7 May 2016 63,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,784 miles

osf engine mount weak

osr tyre valve cracks

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,282 miles

rear tyres low

Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,282 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres low

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,604 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,604 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 31,664 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,155 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 16,610 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,197 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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SM06 LGY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM06 LGY, 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 SM06 LGY registered?

SM06 LGY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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