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FY06 ZWG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,108 mi
Last recorded67,108 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 ZWG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,108 miles

both front tyres perishing

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Nov 2016 67,102 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

both front tyres perishing

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,428 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 62,428 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,388 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 57,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 51,986 miles

Both Front & O/S/R Tyres Perished!

Engine Oil Emulsified on dipstick!

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,980 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,538 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,671 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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FY06 ZWG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY06 ZWG, 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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What year was FY06 ZWG registered?

FY06 ZWG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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