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AP06 TYO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,419 mi
Last recorded57,419 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 TYO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 57,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer tail pipe offside not attached / offside tail pipe split on join /pipe to silencer clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 57,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 56,562 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,036 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 56,036 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 51,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 49,490 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 47,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,463 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,580 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 32,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,072 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 27,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,085 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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AP06 TYO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP06 TYO, 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 AP06 TYO registered?

AP06 TYO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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