2006 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · RX56 YBZ
2006 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 92,964 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX56 YBZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/08/2025
- 92,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX56 YBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Rx-8 (RX56 YBZ) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RX56 YBZ Mileage History
- 12/09/202298,373 mi
- 05/06/202490,776 mi-7,597 mi
- 20/06/202490,883 mi+107 mi
- 02/08/202592,964 mi+2,081 mi
Average of roughly -1,872 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Below Average
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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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