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WX55 VEF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,936 mi
Last recorded81,936 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear sills inner and outer corroded and damaged

both sub-frames and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,942 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 63,754 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 63,446 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,850 miles

BRAKE PADS LOOKING THIN CANT SEE PROPERLY

Fail 16 Jan 2015 48,841 miles

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

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

BRAKE PADS LOOKING THIN CANT SEE PROPERLY

Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,077 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT WONT GO OUT.

RED "COOLANT" WARNING LIGHT WONT GO OUT ON DASH DISPLAY.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,443 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,662 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 25,662 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VEF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

WX55 VEF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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