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KB06 UBU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,220 mi
Last recorded83,220 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 UBU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps are cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 82,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps are cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 79,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,412 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear tyres under sized

Fail 26 Sep 2019 74,227 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear tyres under sized

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,353 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 62,700 miles

EML light on

Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,045 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH

O/S REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 46,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH

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

O/S REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,416 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 38,637 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,084 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 30,084 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,496 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,693 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 18,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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KB06 UBU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KB06 UBU, 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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KB06 UBU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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