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A3 DAK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,153 mi
Last recorded33,153 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DAK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 33,153 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 33,039 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 32,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 32,546 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 32,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear driveshaft corroded

exhaust system corroded

front track rod ends corroded

one fuel line slightly scuffed and damaged

rear track rod ends corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 32,058 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,722 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,472 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,634 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 19 Jun 2012 21,907 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,163 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,257 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

near side rear tyre damaged side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,082 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
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A3 DAK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 DAK, 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 A3 DAK registered?

A3 DAK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is A3 DAK safe to buy?

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