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A8 RXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,906 mi
Last recorded74,906 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 74,906 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust baffles loose

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,704 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 66,472 miles

Nearside Lower inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower inner sill corroded

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,904 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Lower inner sill slight corrosion

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 61,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Lower inner sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 56,651 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,639 miles

Offside Rear light unit has water inside lens

rear to mid section exhaust clamp in poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2020 50,608 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit has water inside lens

rear to mid section exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,333 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 46,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 40,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 27,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,853 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 10,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,259 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 9,259 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 7,403 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 7,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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A8 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A8 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 A8 RXB registered?

A8 RXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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