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W70 PAB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,098 mi
Last recorded111,098 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 PAB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,098 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear light cover damaged.

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated, exhaust secure.

Slight oil leak from engine oil sump.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 111,098 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear light cover damaged.

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated, exhaust secure.

Slight oil leak from engine oil sump.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 110,787 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear lamp lenses are broken

engine management light remains on when engine is running

exhaust clamp to rear box is corroded away

offside rear bodywork is damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2014 103,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 103,039 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 92,008 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 92,008 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,522 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 78,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers speaky

Pass 31 Dec 2010 65,385 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 65,385 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

some wear to front discs

some wear to rear discs

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,819 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 51,819 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,035 miles

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

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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W70 PAB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W70 PAB, 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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W70 PAB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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