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PO56 WTP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,746 mi
Last recorded23,746 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 WTP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 23,746 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 23,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has slight cracking (2017) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 23,676 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2023 23,184 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2022 23,172 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 22,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 22,625 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 21,805 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 20,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,402 miles

rear break pads wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 14,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 14,994 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 13,288 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 10,928 miles

front discs not fully swept

front wiper split but not smearing

Fail 19 Sep 2013 10,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs not fully swept

front wiper split but not smearing

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking but not to cord

Pass 12 Sep 2012 8,505 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2011 6,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 4,350 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 3,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PO56 WTP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PO56 WTP, 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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PO56 WTP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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