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VO06 WGU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,693 mi
Last recorded73,693 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,693 miles

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

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

center to rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,706 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 71,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,150 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 65,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,920 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,920 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 1 Apr 2010 48,037 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2010 48,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,118 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 341,158 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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VO06 WGU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VO06 WGU, 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 VO06 WGU registered?

VO06 WGU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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