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BP55 UBY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,242 mi
Last recorded40,242 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 UBY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 40,242 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 40,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all under side as been undersealed

front sub frame showing signs of corrision

Fail 8 Oct 2020 39,312 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all under side as been undersealed

front sub frame showing signs of corrision

Pass 7 May 2019 38,045 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

power steering tighter in one direction but still functioning

suspension and brake components rusty

Pass 11 May 2018 36,599 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 34,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,762 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 29,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,539 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,591 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 15,591 miles

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

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 3 Feb 2009 9,571 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 9,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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
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BP55 UBY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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