2006 Mazda RX-8 · 2,240 MOT tests
2006 Mazda RX-8 reliability
2006 Mazda RX-8s fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 RX-8 years (2,240 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2006 Mazda RX-8?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda RX-8s: 31.9%)
- 34.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda RX-8s: 31.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 64,499
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,240
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.6% of tests fail here (237% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Mazda RX-8
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks12.1%
- Suspension11.4%
- Brakes7.9%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
- Tyres4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.75%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 3.35%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.3%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 3.17%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.04%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.68%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.48%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.32%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.16%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.76%)
Is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 reliable?
2006 Mazda RX-8s fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 RX-8 years (2,240 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Mazda RX-8 MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.75% of tests), position lamp not working (3.35% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (3.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Mazda RX-8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Mazda RX-8 shows 64,499 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Check a 2006 Mazda RX-8 free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.