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SL06 SZP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,371 mi
Last recorded69,371 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 SZP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 69,371 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,144 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 66,144 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,136 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 64,132 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 61,752 miles

under body general corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,767 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 60,765 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 59,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,339 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 57,339 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,753 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 55,750 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,571 miles

Headlamps frosted

Vehicle underside corroded in various areas.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 53,568 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamps frosted

Vehicle underside corroded in various areas.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 50,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,692 miles

Oil leak

offside engine mount worn

Pass 1 Oct 2011 42,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,007 miles

o/s/f repeater lens broken

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,128 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
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SL06 SZP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL06 SZP, 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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SL06 SZP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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