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T16 VAS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,617 mi
Last recorded47,617 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 VAS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 47,617 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 38,121 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 38,121 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,668 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 33,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 27,458 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 27,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 18,815 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 May 2022 18,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 13,475 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 9,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 9,376 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 9,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 9,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 9,185 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 9,179 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 9,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 8,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,026 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 5,926 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 5,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 4,973 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 4,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 4,201 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 3,648 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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T16 VAS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T16 VAS, 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 T16 VAS registered?

T16 VAS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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