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FJ56 UGK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,073 mi
Last recorded77,073 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 UGK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator repeater (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,978 miles

battery loose

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

items removed from screen

oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 73,967 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

battery loose

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

items removed from screen

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,691 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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 21 Aug 2014 62,204 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 62,204 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,159 miles

both front tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 17 Jul 2012 59,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

both front tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2011 55,694 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 45,807 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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FJ56 UGK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FJ56 UGK, 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 FJ56 UGK registered?

FJ56 UGK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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