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WP55 RSZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,388 mi
Last recorded63,388 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 RSZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 59,840 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,219 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,226 miles

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,828 miles

underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,629 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,281 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 8 Feb 2013 45,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 42,339 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,793 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,447 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,099 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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WP55 RSZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WP55 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

WP55 RSZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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