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J600 UFO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,363 mi
Last recorded77,363 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 UFO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,363 miles

Handbrake high o/s/f tyre worn edges

Near side front side lamp inop

Fail 5 Mar 2021 77,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Under Floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake high o/s/f tyre worn edges

Near side front side lamp inop

Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,171 miles

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Feb 2018 76,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2016 74,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Fail 13 Dec 2016 74,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,339 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 68,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,211 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 59,211 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,212 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp corroded which holds back box to centre pipe back box still secure

nearside rear brake sticking on when rotated by hand

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,275 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,592 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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J600 UFO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J600 UFO, 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 J600 UFO registered?

J600 UFO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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