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VN06 AMK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,510 mi
Last recorded86,510 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 AMK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 86,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

A undersealed in the underbody and all suspension components

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,366 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,389 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 73,170 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,908 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 70,907 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 70,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,288 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 67,287 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,439 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,259 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,785 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 55,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,925 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 50,925 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake discs coroding.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,154 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 28,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 28,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,578 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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VN06 AMK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VN06 AMK, 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 VN06 AMK registered?

VN06 AMK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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