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BP55 UBS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,613 mi
Last recorded90,613 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,908 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,789 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2016 79,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Dec 2015 79,634 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)

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

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

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 71,189 miles

Front tyres showing signs of wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front side repeater lens is damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2015 71,189 miles

Front tyres showing signs of wearing on the inner edges

Offside front side repeater lens is damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,537 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 65,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge close to exposing the ply cords

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to exposing the ply cords

Pass 1 Dec 2012 58,345 miles

Both front tyres are showing signs of wear on the inner edges

Front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2011 48,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,312 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,503 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 17,493 miles

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

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 UBS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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