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A21 TFC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,363 mi
Last recorded37,363 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 TFC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 37,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 36,861 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 35,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens mist. (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted, unable to see some components.

Fail 26 Sep 2022 35,615 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens mist. (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted, unable to see some components.

Pass 30 Oct 2021 35,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 35,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,342 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

head light lens faded but not effecting beam

Pass 8 Oct 2018 32,706 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit has condensation function not impaired

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,901 miles

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

both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,445 miles

Nearside Front Cracks in tyre between tread. No internal cord showing.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Cracks between tread. No cord visible

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,085 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,916 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 24,916 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 23,862 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2011 21,928 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 20,582 miles

front brake discs braking surface rusty and grooved

front brake reading close to imbalance limit

Pass 28 May 2009 18,235 miles

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)

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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A21 TFC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A21 TFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 TFC registered?

A21 TFC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is A21 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 TFC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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