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KR06 UBX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,634 mi
Last recorded55,634 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 UBX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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 18 Mar 2013 48,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres getting low on edges 3mm tread

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,286 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s rear tyre tread area wearing low eg 2.8mm legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 7 Feb 2012 42,053 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area worn low eg n/s 2mm o/s 2.5mm legal limit 1,6mm

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,295 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 39,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,080 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,411 miles

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
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KR06 UBX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KR06 UBX, 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 KR06 UBX registered?

KR06 UBX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is KR06 UBX safe to buy?

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