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EK06 UEL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,640 mi
Last recorded158,640 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 UEL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 158,640 miles

Central brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 153,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

center stop lamp not working

Fail 29 Jan 2019 153,516 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

center stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Feb 2018 143,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,860 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 132,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 122,827 miles

Centre stop light not working

Exhaust heat shields deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2015 113,416 miles

Exhaust heat shield on down pipe loose

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread but no cords showing

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 102,377 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Feb 2013 90,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,152 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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EK06 UEL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK06 UEL, 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 EK06 UEL registered?

EK06 UEL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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