2006 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · BN06 PHX
2006 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 69,595 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BN06 PHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2025
- 69,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN06 PHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Rx-8 (BN06 PHX) between March 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering malfunctioning steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre size 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area excessively corroded ”.
BN06 PHX Mileage History
- 13/03/202468,512 mi
- 30/03/202468,548 mi+36 mi
- 20/04/202468,634 mi+86 mi
- 20/04/202468,634 mi
- 23/07/202569,595 mi+961 mi
Average of roughly 796 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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