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T9 RXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,202 mi
Last recorded64,202 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 64,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nsf brake slightly seized

Fail 7 May 2026 64,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nsf brake slightly seized

Pass 21 Mar 2025 63,936 miles

under body corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2025 63,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 63,711 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,636 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,122 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,348 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,745 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 58,799 miles

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

offside rear slight brake bind

Fail 30 Jul 2016 58,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 25 Jul 2015 54,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,104 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 50,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,529 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,529 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,824 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 33,729 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 33,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,504 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

advanced corrosion on all brake pads (inner surface ) replace ment recomended

Fail 22 Oct 2010 27,504 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

advanced corrosion on all brake pads (inner surface ) replace ment recomended

Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,140 miles

Offside Rear 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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T9 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T9 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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What year was T9 RXB registered?

T9 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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