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V1 BKB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,347 mi
Last recorded24,347 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 BKB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 24,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W. Manufactured date 05/09. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W. Manufactured date 05/09. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 24,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.3mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W. Manufactured date 05/09. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp, moisture ingress.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.3mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W. Manufactured date 05/09. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp corroded and broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 23,691 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer clamp corroded and broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.4mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W. Manufactured date 05/09. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.4mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W. Manufactured date 05/09. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 23,505 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer clamp corroded and broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.1mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 91W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.9mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 91W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 23,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped, and perished. 3.2mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 91W. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped, and perished. 3.9mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 91W. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,986 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 22,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,946 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 22,601 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,174 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 16 Nov 2010 22,173 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,575 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 19,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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V1 BKB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V1 BKB, 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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V1 BKB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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