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HV56 WSO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,217 mi
Last recorded94,217 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 WSO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 94,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 94,216 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction driver's sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,628 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 86,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,315 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,176 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 3 Dec 2019 84,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear ride height sensor arm broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2018 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear ride height sensor arm broken

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,933 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides more on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 81,933 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides more on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,960 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamp not fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,395 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,048 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,547 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 60,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,958 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,870 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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HV56 WSO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV56 WSO, 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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HV56 WSO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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