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BP55 UBU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,561 mi
Last recorded62,561 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 UBU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,561 miles

both rear shocks slight misting of oil

rear brake pads worn low

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,693 miles

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

all tyres badly cracked and perished on sidewalls and tread

nail in n/side front tyre

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2012 43,472 miles

condensation in rear lamp units.

deterioration to offside wiper blade.

tyre pressures appear low.

tyres starting to split/crack.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 40,597 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 40,597 miles

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

deterioration to wiper blades.

front brake pads appear worn.

Pass 20 May 2010 36,858 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 36,855 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,753 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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BP55 UBU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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