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BP55 UBX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,701 mi
Last recorded70,701 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 70,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end, full inner arch inspection not possible due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end, full inner arch inspection not possible due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning steering resists turning to the right (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion, inner sills, subframes, arms, hub components, brake components

Pass 10 Jul 2021 69,140 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 69,139 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close and slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 69,131 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and small sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe over nsf suspension arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,188 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 68,188 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 65,957 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,875 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,759 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,036 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 10 Feb 2011 38,891 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 38,891 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,379 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 30,377 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,582 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 21,582 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UBX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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