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WA56 OEJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,117 mi
Last recorded77,117 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 OEJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,117 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 77,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,567 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,020 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 45,123 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 45,123 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 38,190 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 38,190 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2012 30,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,849 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 26,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,558 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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WA56 OEJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WA56 OEJ, 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 WA56 OEJ registered?

WA56 OEJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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