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BP55 UBR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,104 mi
Last recorded79,104 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 UBR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 79,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in N/S/F tyre tread

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,238 miles

All 4 tyres inner edges worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,456 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 56,683 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 56,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,799 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 45,799 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,646 miles

Front 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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BP55 UBR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP55 UBR, 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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BP55 UBR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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