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VN06 DHD

2006 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,882 mi
Last recorded76,882 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DHD
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,882 miles

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 76,874 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 76,622 miles

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 74,373 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 68,643 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 68,008 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 67,571 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 67,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,228 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 66,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,261 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 64,020 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,924 miles

n/s/f road wheel is binding slightly

scrathes under chassis

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,452 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,452 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,144 miles

front wipers split

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,752 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight missting of oil from sump and sensor

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,207 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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VN06 DHD is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN06 DHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN06 DHD is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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