2006 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Petrol · SL56 VHJ
2006 Mazda RX-8 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 78,261 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL56 VHJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2024
- 78,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 VHJ 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 (SL56 VHJ) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SL56 VHJ Mileage History
- 14/09/202275,860 mi
- 21/09/202377,452 mi+1,592 mi
- 12/09/202478,254 mi+802 mi
- 24/09/202478,261 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,183 miles per year across 4 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: 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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