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T18 HOP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,850 mi
Last recorded77,850 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 HOP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 77,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 76,352 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 75,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 74,151 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,635 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 72,635 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 70,617 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 67,937 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 67,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,595 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,837 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,899 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 44,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust condition

f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,636 miles

exhaust condition

f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

offside rear lamp misted up and filled with water

Fail 6 Jun 2014 42,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

offside rear lamp misted up and filled with water

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 39,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 34,144 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 34,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,043 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 29,043 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,060 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 25,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,654 miles

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

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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T18 HOP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T18 HOP, 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 T18 HOP registered?

T18 HOP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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