2006 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · WV56 MPX
2006 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 64,890 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV56 MPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 64,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV56 MPX 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 (WV56 MPX) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
WV56 MPX Mileage History
- 23/01/202363,485 mi
- 31/01/202363,517 mi+32 mi
- 06/05/202464,503 mi+986 mi
- 29/08/202564,523 mi+20 mi
- 29/07/202664,890 mi+367 mi
Average of roughly 400 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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