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WJ06 UZA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,686 mi
Last recorded43,686 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 UZA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 43,686 miles

Offside Front Offside front brake binding

Fail 19 Apr 2021 43,676 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))

Offside Front Offside front brake binding

Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,586 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,547 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 42,524 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,414 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,664 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 40,662 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 38,183 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,933 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 36,877 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,742 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,391 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs inner badly corroded and wearing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,686 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 16,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,011 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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WJ06 UZA 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 68.8%.

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 WJ06 UZA, 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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WJ06 UZA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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