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WJ06 VNH

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,143 mi
Last recorded33,143 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VNH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 33,143 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At join to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger rubber missing

Pass 9 Sep 2017 25,787 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,485 miles

all tyres badly cracking in tread

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2015 21,484 miles

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

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

all tyres badly cracking in tread

front and rear suspesion components lightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,002 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking in treads

Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,388 miles

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

all tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 2 Apr 2013 20,388 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 13 Apr 2012 20,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,450 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 19,450 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,598 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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WJ06 VNH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ06 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

WJ06 VNH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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