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WX06 LKG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,063 mi
Last recorded54,063 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 LKG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2022 54,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2022 54,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 54,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,087 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 53,087 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Headlamps have been converted to led (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2016 50,386 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 47,567 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,987 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 42,987 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,695 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,565 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 38,565 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,429 miles

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

Offside 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)

n/s side repeater lens broken

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 LKG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LKG, 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 LKG registered?

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

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