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WF56 ZXE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,025 mi
Last recorded60,025 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 ZXE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,341 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,572 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

front brakes efficiency just met, both sides

oil leak at sump

Fail 1 Sep 2015 58,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front nail in tyre

front brakes efficiency just met, both sides

oil leak at sump

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,376 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 57,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,511 miles

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

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 31 Dec 2010 39,486 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,871 miles

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

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

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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WF56 ZXE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF56 ZXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WF56 ZXE?

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What year was WF56 ZXE registered?

WF56 ZXE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is WF56 ZXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 ZXE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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