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GP06 UBF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,505 mi
Last recorded66,505 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 UBF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 66,505 miles

Complete underside corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 66,505 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Braking area seriously reduced (3.5.1i)

Complete underside corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre sidewall chafed

Fail 15 Nov 2016 63,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre sidewall chafed

Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,972 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

front plate slightly insecure

rear exhaust clamp rotten off

Fail 12 Nov 2015 60,972 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

all discs corroded

cut in o/s/f tyre

front plate slightly insecure

rear exhaust clamp rotten off

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,672 miles

n/s/f wheel slight bind

rear exhaust clamp on back box corroded and broke

Pass 16 Oct 2013 55,222 miles

rear tyres tread depth low

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,980 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 52,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,557 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 37,892 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 37,892 miles

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

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

front tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,601 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)

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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GP06 UBF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GP06 UBF, 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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GP06 UBF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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