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WG06 AKO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,335 mi
Last recorded75,335 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 AKO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,335 miles

Front Front Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Slight water ingress in rear light units

Fail 30 Jul 2018 75,306 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Front Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Slight water ingress in rear light units

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,742 miles

big oil leak under engine

both rear springs rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2016 65,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

big oil leak under engine

both rear springs rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 59,224 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,945 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disks slightly lipped

slight condensation in rear lamps

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,709 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,893 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,933 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 30,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,669 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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WG06 AKO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG06 AKO, 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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WG06 AKO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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