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WK06 ZVF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,048 mi
Last recorded73,048 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 ZVF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 73,048 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 70,589 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 65,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,515 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,868 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,024 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,780 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 45,780 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,694 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,443 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 38,388 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,998 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 35,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,147 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,495 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,472 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,234 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,581 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
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WK06 ZVF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WK06 ZVF, 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 WK06 ZVF registered?

WK06 ZVF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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