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AF06 WZV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,982 mi
Last recorded116,982 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WZV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 116,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,643 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,681 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 83,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions facing opposite direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions facing opposite direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 76,232 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 76,232 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,806 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,797 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,967 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 61,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,824 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 27 Feb 2013 53,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,874 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,873 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 31,340 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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AF06 WZV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF06 WZV, 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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AF06 WZV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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