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WR56 UJV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,660 mi
Last recorded48,660 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 UJV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 48,660 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 48,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 46,854 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake disc surfaces corroded - due to lack of use

front suspension sub frame surface corroded

offside rear outer sill surface corroded

rear suspension sub frame surface corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,840 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake disc surfaces corroded - due to lack of use

flexi brake hose ferrules surface corroded

front suspension subframe / suspension components surface corroded

rear suspension sub frame/ suspension components surface corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,834 miles

brake disc surfaces corroded- due to lack of use

brake hose ferrules/brake pipes surface corroded

front/rear suspension subframes/suspension components surface corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 46,828 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,814 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,383 miles

Front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL/TRACKING CHECK.

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 42,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL/TRACKING CHECK.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,283 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,754 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 28,357 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,770 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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WR56 UJV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WR56 UJV, 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 WR56 UJV registered?

WR56 UJV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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