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WJ55 KRD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,590 mi
Last recorded44,590 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 KRD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,590 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 44,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,801 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,933 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 35,924 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,370 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 29,370 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 20,243 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 20,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,649 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 16,711 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 14,474 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,579 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 11,579 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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WJ55 KRD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ55 KRD, 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 WJ55 KRD registered?

WJ55 KRD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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