MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Central to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front exhaust heat shield deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Nearside inner sill has been repaired and covered with underseal
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear handbrake has reduced effort
Offside inner sill has been repaired and covered with underseal
Rear suspension corroded
front brake back plates corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front exhaust heat shield deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Nearside inner sill has been repaired and covered with underseal
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear handbrake has reduced effort
Offside inner sill has been repaired and covered with underseal
Rear suspension corroded
front brake back plates corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R8 LWP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 R8 LWP, 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 R8 LWP registered?
R8 LWP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.
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