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V2 RXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,317 mi
Last recorded88,317 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,899 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,696 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,915 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 75,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,198 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,500 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,176 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust clamp rear silencer corroded and insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure at catalytic converter

hand break efficiency only just met

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Sep 2016 54,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust clamp rear silencer corroded and insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure at catalytic converter

hand break efficiency only just met

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill damaged

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay componenets

exhaust clamp rear silencer corroded insecure

exhaust heatshield insecure at catalytic convertor

run flat tyres on rear non runflat tyres on front of vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2015 48,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pas pipe slight dampness (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe corroded (2.3.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay componenets

exhaust clamp rear silencer corroded insecure

exhaust heatshield insecure at catalytic convertor

run flat tyres on rear non runflat tyres on front of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,690 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 40,690 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,001 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,305 miles

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

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

rear brakes may need attention soon advise

Fail 4 Dec 2012 31,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brakes may need attention soon advise

Fail 4 Dec 2012 31,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear brakes may need attention soon advise

Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,782 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 21,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 5 Nov 2010 14,875 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,134 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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V2 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V2 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 V2 RXB registered?

V2 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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