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WJ56 DJK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,024 mi
Last recorded93,024 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 DJK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 93,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corodded

Fail 30 Oct 2021 92,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear chassi leg slightly corroded

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear chassi leg slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,125 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 83,098 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 83,098 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 72,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 64,860 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 54,464 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,494 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 48,494 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,903 miles

Both rear driveshafts are slightly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system is corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension arms are slightly corroded.

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

Rear subframe is slightly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 36,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear driveshafts are slightly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system is corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension arms are slightly corroded.

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

Rear subframe is slightly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,196 miles

creeking noise from front no play found

Fail 4 Apr 2011 28,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

creeking noise from front no play found

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,844 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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WJ56 DJK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJ56 DJK, 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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WJ56 DJK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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