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WA06 FTZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,814 mi
Last recorded82,814 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,814 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,100 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 81,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 79,488 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 75,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipes peppering (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,280 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 71,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,772 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 62,521 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 62,521 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 59,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 55,118 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 50,396 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 50,396 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 14 May 2015 45,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 41,676 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 37,912 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 34,459 miles

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

fluid leak from engine bay area

Pass 16 May 2011 30,945 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 26,592 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 21,054 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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 FTZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

WA06 FTZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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