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OE06 WPX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 WPX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 119,582 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 119,582 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)

Pass 23 May 2016 100,346 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

Rear back-box clamp/broken-rusted through

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Rear Outer tyres - both sidewalls ageing & cracking (2254517)

Fail 23 May 2016 100,346 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecure drop/link broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

Rear back-box clamp/broken-rusted through

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Rear Outer tyres - both sidewalls ageing & cracking (2254517)

Pass 28 May 2015 95,364 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 95,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 90,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Back Box clamp Broken but still secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 90,430 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Back Box clamp Broken but still secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 67,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,793 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,479 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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OE06 WPX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE06 WPX, 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 OE06 WPX registered?

OE06 WPX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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