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T123 RXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,997 mi
Last recorded66,997 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 66,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks along the circumference of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks along the circumference of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (*both sides) cracks along the circumference of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 63,247 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 62,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 60,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 58,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,471 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2016 51,111 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slight cracking

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,459 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 45,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,202 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 42,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,894 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,751 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,433 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
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T123 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T123 RXB, 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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T123 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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