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WD06 HGM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,861 mi
Last recorded62,861 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 HGM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 62,861 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 62,861 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 58,600 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 58,389 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater slightly dim

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 50,675 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 46,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer sill getting rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,573 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,699 miles

Nearside Rear end of sill getting rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,131 miles

rear of both sills rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2019 44,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear of both sills rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,018 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 3 May 2017 40,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 38,678 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 38,678 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 26 Mar 2015 36,649 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 36,649 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,791 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,191 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,868 miles

front brake pads needed in about 3-4000 miles

Fail 15 Apr 2010 21,205 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,205 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,317 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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WD06 HGM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WD06 HGM, 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 WD06 HGM registered?

WD06 HGM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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