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OV06 UEF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,593 mi
Last recorded67,593 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 UEF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,593 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 67,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 60,761 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,259 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 53,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,425 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,264 miles

All the above items are in an advanced stages.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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OV06 UEF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OV06 UEF, 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 OV06 UEF registered?

OV06 UEF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is OV06 UEF safe to buy?

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