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WJ06 WFL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,411 mi
Last recorded43,411 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 43,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 41,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Reduced braking area on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Reduced braking area on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 40,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 38,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 38,526 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,217 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,880 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,542 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,026 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 24,947 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)

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 WFL 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 84.6%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

WJ06 WFL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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