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WJ55 OFV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,599 mi
Last recorded70,599 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 OFV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Noisey (7.1.2)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,099 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,014 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak engine area

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhst tail box has insecure os outlet pipe

Fail 22 Apr 2013 61,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhst tail box has insecure os outlet pipe

Pass 9 May 2012 53,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 May 2011 41,567 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 41,567 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2010 32,404 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,926 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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WJ55 OFV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFV, 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 OFV registered?

WJ55 OFV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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