2006 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · OX06 AOG
2006 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 68,213 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,213 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.
OX06 AOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 68,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OX06 AOG 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 (OX06 AOG) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
OX06 AOG Mileage History
- 13/08/202262,900 mi
- 06/09/202363,750 mi+850 mi
- 19/12/202363,811 mi+61 mi
- 07/07/202568,050 mi+4,239 mi
- 29/07/202568,213 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 1,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
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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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