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WA06 AUU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,298 mi
Last recorded87,298 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 AUU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge weraing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 87,298 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge weraing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,891 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Door mirror is damaged but secure.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 85,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 84,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 83,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 74,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 70,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 67,489 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 67,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,973 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,713 miles

all disc pitted

all suspension parts corroded

o/s/f side repeater poor condition

outer sills covered in trims

Pass 19 May 2013 60,912 miles

slight damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,307 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,307 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 53,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,101 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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WA06 AUU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WA06 AUU, 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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WA06 AUU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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