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WP55 HNT

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,308 mi
Last recorded51,308 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 HNT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,308 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 44,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,574 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 36,573 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,869 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

o/s wipper slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,815 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 21,815 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,875 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 19,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,364 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 18 Mar 2011 18,364 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,284 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 13,954 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 13,939 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)

rear brake pads are getting low

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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WP55 HNT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 WP55 HNT, 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 WP55 HNT registered?

WP55 HNT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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