2006 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · CA06 VXD
2006 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 62,073 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,073 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CA06 VXD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 62,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA06 VXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Rx-8 (CA06 VXD) between July 2009 and September 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside effort low (3.7.B.5b)”.
CA06 VXD Mileage History
- 20/07/200919,938 mi
- 30/06/201024,452 mi+4,514 mi
- 30/06/201128,522 mi+4,070 mi
- 30/06/201128,522 mi
- 04/07/201233,422 mi+4,900 mi
- 05/07/201233,424 mi+2 mi
- 29/06/201339,884 mi+6,460 mi
- 29/06/201339,884 mi
- 10/07/201444,998 mi+5,114 mi
- 10/07/201444,998 mi
- 25/07/201547,808 mi+2,810 mi
- 08/06/201652,222 mi+4,414 mi
- 09/06/201652,223 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/201755,666 mi+3,443 mi
- 17/02/201755,666 mi
- 18/01/201858,510 mi+2,844 mi
- 15/02/201859,037 mi+527 mi
- 11/02/201961,129 mi+2,092 mi
- 23/09/202562,073 mi+944 mi
- 23/09/202562,073 mi
Average of roughly 2,604 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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