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DG56 UBT

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,771 mi
Last recorded82,771 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 UBT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,771 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 82,771 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 82,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,892 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 76,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,326 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 138,045 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,403 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,251 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 48,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,403 miles

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

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 2 Nov 2010 29,586 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Sep 2009 18,769 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 18,662 miles

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

Offside 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)

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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DG56 UBT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DG56 UBT, 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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DG56 UBT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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