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DU06 UWV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,309 mi
Last recorded101,309 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 UWV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,720 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,999 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 94,997 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point Damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake Pipe Burst under Test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi Pipe Leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,340 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,308 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake pads appear low in carriers

high level stoplight innop

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,731 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 60,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 60,594 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,572 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
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DU06 UWV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DU06 UWV, 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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DU06 UWV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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