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WX55 VEA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,922 mi
Last recorded88,922 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 VEA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 88,922 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 88,922 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 87,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside corrosion, front and rear suspension has surface corrosion, some areas covered with underseal. structural integrity and strength not compromised.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip, zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 87,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside corrosion, front and rear suspension has surface corrosion, some areas covered with underseal. structural integrity and strength not compromised.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip, zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 84,461 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2023 84,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 82,748 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 82,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 82,741 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 82,740 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,222 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 80,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 78,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 76,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,223 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 67,904 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various rusty chassis components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 67,720 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radeator under sheald missing

some corosion on the rear silencer & CLAMP ok time of mot

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,600 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 56,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,284 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,672 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 48,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,583 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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WX55 VEA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WX55 VEA, 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 WX55 VEA registered?

WX55 VEA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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