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MC55 DWM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,150 mi
Last recorded90,150 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 DWM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 90,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 89,185 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 88,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 87,678 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 87,037 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,696 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,906 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,882 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,093 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 83,992 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,182 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,295 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,015 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,379 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,242 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 68,013 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2010 61,191 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 61,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,157 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES 2/ N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,266 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 51,266 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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MC55 DWM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MC55 DWM, 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 MC55 DWM registered?

MC55 DWM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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