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OY56 UYO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 UYO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 97,609 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 97,609 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 91,948 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

front brake discs inner faces lipped, corroded and slightly scored

general underbody showing corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,911 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 80,911 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,384 miles

chips in screen

front tyres crackes and splitting

rear tyers getting low

various marks on body and alloys

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,401 miles

N/S/F brake disc slightly worn.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

N/S/R tyre on 3.0 mm tread depth.

O/S/F brake disc slightly worn.

Various steering and suspension components front and rear corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 74,401 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F brake disc slightly worn.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

N/S/R tyre on 3.0 mm tread depth.

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

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

O/S/F brake disc slightly worn.

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

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

Various steering and suspension components front and rear corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 71,412 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,716 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,355 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 18,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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OY56 UYO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OY56 UYO, 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 OY56 UYO registered?

OY56 UYO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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