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WU06 FRC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,409 mi
Last recorded52,409 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 FRC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,409 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 46,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,158 miles

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

serious oil leak from offside diff seal

Fail 30 Aug 2012 33,158 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)

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

serious oil leak from offside diff seal

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,890 miles

o/s diff driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,992 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT INNER C V BOOTS SPLIT

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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WU06 FRC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU06 FRC, 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 WU06 FRC registered?

WU06 FRC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is WU06 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 FRC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU06 FRC have outstanding finance?

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