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WA06 AUW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,994 mi
Last recorded61,994 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 AUW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 61,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 61,847 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 60,816 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 60,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 58,547 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 54,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 51,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,086 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 45,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 42,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 39,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2014 37,649 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,344 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 35,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 32,135 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 31,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 27,233 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 27,133 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,192 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,989 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
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WA06 AUW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AUW, 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 WA06 AUW registered?

WA06 AUW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is WA06 AUW safe to buy?

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