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WM06 SVY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,836 mi
Last recorded46,836 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 SVY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 46,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 46,317 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,806 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,555 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 35,555 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,098 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,012 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 32,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,068 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre perished and corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 28,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre perished and corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,567 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 23,566 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 23,538 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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WM06 SVY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM06 SVY, 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 WM06 SVY registered?

WM06 SVY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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The MOT history for WM06 SVY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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