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Mazda RX-8 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
65.1% pass rate
from 953 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda RX-8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (21 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.42% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.42% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension arms (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings (82% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (91% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Emission control equipment (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Catalytic converter (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Oxygen sensor (25 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.52% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.42% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.84% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.63% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.84% fail on Rigid brake pipes (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.10% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Seats
      • 0.42% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Chassis
      • 0.21% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.52% fail on Washers (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.10% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment

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