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FL06 UBJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,660 mi
Last recorded65,660 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 UBJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,660 miles

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 65,655 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,785 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 64,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear STRONG ADVISE TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT AROUND THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

battery has movement in tray

front wipers smear windscreen slightly

under vehicle chassis corroded

Nearside Front tyre approx 20mm in length tyre split cord expose

Fail 14 Mar 2017 63,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear STRONG ADVISE TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT AROUND THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear 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 starting to perish

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

battery has movement in tray

front wipers smear windscreen slightly

under vehicle chassis corroded

Nearside Front tyre approx 20mm in length tyre split cord expose

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery has movement in tray (slight insecure)

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has tear/damage but no cords expose

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,518 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 13 Mar 2014 60,382 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,109 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,720 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,720 miles

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

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

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

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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FL06 UBJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL06 UBJ, 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 FL06 UBJ registered?

FL06 UBJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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