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X15 WOW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,337 mi
Last recorded28,337 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX15 WOW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 28,337 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 28,332 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))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 25,444 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 25,353 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 25,279 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 25,198 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water in lamp unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,055 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 24,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 24,470 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 27 Mar 2017 23,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,187 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,407 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,549 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 12,507 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,802 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
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X15 WOW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 X15 WOW, 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 X15 WOW registered?

X15 WOW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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