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WX06 OWC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,257 mi
Last recorded38,257 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 38,257 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,369 miles

damage to nearside front wing and side repeater

both head lights deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2018 34,965 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 34,965 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 29,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,634 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 19,618 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2012 16,775 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,994 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)

both front tyres worn on inner tread

n/s/f tyre 2xcuts outter wall

Fail 27 Apr 2011 12,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner tread

n/s/f tyre 2xcuts outter wall

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 7,306 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 OWC 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 75%.

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 WX06 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

WX06 OWC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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