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DW05 DWW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,638 mi
Last recorded80,638 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW05 DWW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,638 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,561 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 78,560 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,744 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive engine cover obscuring most components in engine bay

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 28 Jan 2016 69,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive engine cover obscuring most components in engine bay

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,742 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 52,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres? winter ?

offside front tyre low on inner edge?

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 37,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,555 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,555 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,374 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DW05 DWW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 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 DW05 DWW, 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 20 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DW05 DWW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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