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EX06 UTG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,801 mi
Last recorded75,801 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 UTG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,801 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 75,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,565 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,205 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 67,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,555 miles

Coolant light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil level light on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,135 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 60,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,699 miles

head lamp beam patterns set on top limit

n/s front tyre getting low on tread inner edge

o/s rear antiroll bar link rod ball joints one rivit missing from each

steering as felt through wheels feels a little rough

Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,182 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,555 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 30,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,834 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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EX06 UTG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX06 UTG, 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 EX06 UTG registered?

EX06 UTG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is EX06 UTG safe to buy?

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