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FP06 WDW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,264 mi
Last recorded67,264 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 WDW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,264 miles

All tyre fitted to vehicle wearing low worn on edges and side walls damaged!

Fail 12 Nov 2018 67,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under body sill section! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyre fitted to vehicle wearing low worn on edges and side walls damaged!

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,285 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 59,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,763 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 517,756 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both n/s tyres slight cuts in sidewall

Fail 18 Jun 2013 51,755 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both n/s tyres slight cuts in sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,011 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,001 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 39,259 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 39,259 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,872 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 30,872 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 24,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,471 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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FP06 WDW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FP06 WDW, 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 WDW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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