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AK06 NKC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,146 mi
Last recorded39,146 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 NKC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 39,146 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 37,750 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 36,808 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 36,808 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 36,001 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 36,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 33,962 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust tail pipe lose

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 32,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 29,970 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,653 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 29,653 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,364 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,364 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,761 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,164 miles

Front tyres perished

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,788 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 16,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,843 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)

both front tyres "scrubbing" on inner edges recomend tracking checked/adjusted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,224 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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AK06 NKC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK06 NKC, 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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AK06 NKC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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