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R88 XWA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,824 mi
Last recorded51,824 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 XWA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 51,824 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 51,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,631 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 51,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 50,849 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 46,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,564 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 42,564 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,822 miles

Additional brake lamp inoperative

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,822 miles

Additional brake lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,870 miles

Additional brake lamp inoperative

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,149 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 33,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,569 miles

Additional brake lamp inoperative

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,827 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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R88 XWA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R88 XWA, 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 R88 XWA registered?

R88 XWA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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