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EX06 UUG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,895 mi
Last recorded67,895 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 67,895 miles

Corrosion To Front And Rear Suspension

Pass 26 Oct 2024 67,260 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 67,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 64,206 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,495 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 18 Oct 2021 55,874 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,658 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 51,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,588 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,086 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,363 miles

BOTH rear tyres starting to wear low

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 30,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH rear tyres starting to wear low

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,781 miles

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

warning light on dash

Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,571 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 6 Jul 2012 18,715 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 18,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,253 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 11,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,573 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 9,573 miles

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

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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EX06 UUG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EX06 UUG, 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 UUG registered?

EX06 UUG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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