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DY06 UPP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,668 mi
Last recorded45,668 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 UPP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 45,668 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 39,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,127 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,385 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 34,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,063 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,808 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,919 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit and starting to perish

water ingress in o/s raer light

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,589 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 18,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,798 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 12,333 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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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DY06 UPP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY06 UPP, 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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What year was DY06 UPP registered?

DY06 UPP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is DY06 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY06 UPP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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