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WG06 FAO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,044 mi
Last recorded92,044 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 FAO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 92,044 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 85,296 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 85,296 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 81,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

condition of offside rear light unit .

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,650 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

condition of offside rear light unit .

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front tyres tread cracking slight distortion tread

outer floor corroding

outer sill covers fitted

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion forming floor and inner sills

engine sump corroding

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front tyres cracking on tread

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded and deteriated

Fail 25 Jun 2013 75,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion forming floor and inner sills

engine sump corroding

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front tyres cracking on tread

headlamp auto leveller warning light illuminated

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded and deteriated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation inside offside rear light lense

corrosion forming floor and inner sills

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front tyres perishing/cracking worn slightly more inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust join clamp deteriated

sump corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2012 74,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation inside offside rear light lense

corrosion forming floor and inner sills

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front tyres perishing/cracking worn slightly more inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust join clamp deteriated

sump corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,813 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,798 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)

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 21 May 2010 68,279 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 68,279 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FAO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FAO, 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 FAO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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