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WX06 LJE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,729 mi
Last recorded108,729 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 LJE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 108,729 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,735 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 28 Feb 2017 99,397 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,692 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,626 miles

Front 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 26 Feb 2014 84,451 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 84,371 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,416 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 75,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 May 2012 61,841 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 61,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 56,066 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 56,066 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 45,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,784 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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WX06 LJE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WX06 LJE, 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 WX06 LJE registered?

WX06 LJE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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