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WJ06 VMY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,832 mi
Last recorded46,832 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads VERY Thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenses Fogging Over (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,175 miles

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

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

osf tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,785 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 30,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,077 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 26,077 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,447 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 18,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,110 miles

Front tyres have slight cracking on tread

Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,585 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 12,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,486 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 VMY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMY, 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 WJ06 VMY registered?

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

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