2006 Mazda RX8 1.3L Petrol · ALZ 4506
2006 Mazda RX8 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 52,382 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ALZ 4506 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 52,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
ALZ 4506 Mileage History
- 05/11/202144,260 mi
- 04/11/202244,285 mi+25 mi
- 06/11/202352,382 mi+8,097 mi
Average of roughly 4,059 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
ALZ 4506 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Rx8 (ALZ 4506) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: MAZDA RX8
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Low Compression and Hot-Start Failure(Serious)
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter Damage(Moderate)
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill Corrosion(Serious)
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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