2006 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · RX53 XFO
2006 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 70,271 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX53 XFO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
- 70,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX53 XFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Rx-8 (RX53 XFO) between November 2009 and April 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”.
RX53 XFO Mileage History
- 02/11/200922,304 mi
- 12/10/201029,018 mi+6,714 mi
- 06/10/201137,070 mi+8,052 mi
- 22/10/201244,473 mi+7,403 mi
- 31/10/201350,541 mi+6,068 mi
- 31/10/201350,541 mi
- 01/12/201453,611 mi+3,070 mi
- 30/11/201556,540 mi+2,929 mi
- 12/12/201657,920 mi+1,380 mi
- 27/12/201760,415 mi+2,495 mi
- 29/01/201961,803 mi+1,388 mi
- 29/01/201961,803 mi
- 20/01/202062,738 mi+935 mi
- 30/01/202165,931 mi+3,193 mi
- 28/01/202270,151 mi+4,220 mi
- 02/04/202470,271 mi+120 mi
- 02/04/202470,271 mi
Average of roughly 3,328 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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