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MA06 UOF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,658 mi
Last recorded63,658 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 UOF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,658 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 63,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,400 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,835 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,711 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,891 miles

both rear tyres low 2mm

damage to o/s/f wing/sill

rear brake inspection (pads and discs)

Fail 21 May 2011 32,776 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres low 2mm

damage to o/s/f wing/sill

front disc condition

rear brake inspection (pads and discs)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,585 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 25,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,862 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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MA06 UOF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MA06 UOF, 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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MA06 UOF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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