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DV55 UAG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,859 mi
Last recorded78,859 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 UAG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 78,859 miles

Brake performance not tested due to over heating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,761 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

high level brake light not working.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 67,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

high level brake light not working.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 65,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper smears screen.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away.

high level brake light not working.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,527 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads at 2mm. (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread.

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly.

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit 2 mm and cracked in tread.

Nearside wiper blade torn.

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread.

Offside Rear tyre close to limit 2 mm and cracked in tread.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,166 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2014 56,419 miles

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

rear box clamp rusty

Pass 7 May 2013 53,166 miles

exhaust noisey suspect cat has broken up

Pass 21 May 2012 51,475 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 51,475 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,917 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,159 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 43,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,163 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DV55 UAG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 DV55 UAG, 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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DV55 UAG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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