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MD06 UGZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,449 mi
Last recorded73,449 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 UGZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 73,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,812 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 69,811 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))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,481 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 63,481 miles

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

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

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

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Oil lamp illuminated. Oil level on minimum

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,888 miles

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

under trays fitted throghout

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,863 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 49,863 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 45,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 45,317 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,625 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 35,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 31,711 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,473 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,792 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
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MD06 UGZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MD06 UGZ, 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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MD06 UGZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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