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MC55 DWP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,478 mi
Last recorded49,478 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 DWP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,478 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 43,177 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,632 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 38,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,570 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 32,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,049 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 24,394 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,314 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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MC55 DWP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

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

Is MC55 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC55 DWP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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