2006 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · WX55 VEA
2006 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 87,305 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX55 VEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 87,305 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.
WX55 VEA 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 (WX55 VEA) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WX55 VEA Mileage History
- 18/06/202282,748 mi
- 25/05/202384,215 mi+1,467 mi
- 30/05/202484,461 mi+246 mi
- 12/05/202587,303 mi+2,842 mi
- 19/05/202587,305 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
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- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
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