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C6 WRL

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,743 mi
Last recorded58,743 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 WRL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 58,743 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 58,480 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 58,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,235 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 58,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,019 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 58,017 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 57,420 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,197 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,308 miles

Brake Fluid Black

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 52,290 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake Fluid Black

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure no clamp fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2011 47,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 47,027 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,272 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 35,998 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,282 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
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C6 WRL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C6 WRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C6 WRL registered?

C6 WRL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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