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FP06 WDM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,345 mi
Last recorded92,345 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 WDM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 90,629 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 90,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 63,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 59,075 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,824 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 48,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside inner wheel arch insecure

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 May 2011 39,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 39,210 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,914 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,891 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FP06 WDM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP06 WDM, 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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FP06 WDM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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