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FJ56 UGL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,168 mi
Last recorded67,168 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,168 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 67,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,264 miles

Nearside Rear damage at outer sidewall

Fail 7 Oct 2015 58,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear damage at outer sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,772 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 28,948 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,916 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 23,915 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,614 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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FJ56 UGL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

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

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