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OY06 UPX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,281 mi
Last recorded83,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 UPX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,281 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,281 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,865 miles

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

Underside Of Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion To Chassis And Components.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 80,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 73,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,931 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 46,839 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,286 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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OY06 UPX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY06 UPX, 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 OY06 UPX registered?

OY06 UPX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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