CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE06 RWJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,715 mi
Last recorded104,715 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 RWJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
View full Mazda RX-8 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 104,715 miles

Offside Rear light lens has water ingress

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 104,709 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light lens has water ingress

Fail 16 Nov 2022 104,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 104,542 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,767 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 86,640 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 86,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 78,673 miles

Central Rear one exhaust mount missing but exhaust is secure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,668 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing Locking pin missing for track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing Locking pin for ball joint nut (2.5.A.4)

Central Rear one exhaust mount missing but exhaust is secure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel speed sensor wiring insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 76,340 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,293 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,293 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,648 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,788 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,072 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 6 Jul 2010 21,844 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,844 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 17,089 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE06 RWJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YE06 RWJ, 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

How do I check the history of YE06 RWJ?

You can check the full history of YE06 RWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE06 RWJ registered?

YE06 RWJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is YE06 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 RWJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE06 RWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE06 RWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.