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WG56 CEX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,976 mi
Last recorded108,976 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 CEX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 108,976 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))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 106,177 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear all arms corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,843 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 101,843 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,921 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 92,539 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 92,539 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,583 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,924 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,882 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 71,882 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,125 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,823 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 48,823 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 40,924 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 11 Nov 2013 40,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,381 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,551 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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WG56 CEX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WG56 CEX, 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 WG56 CEX registered?

WG56 CEX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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