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ST06 UWD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,509 mi
Last recorded71,509 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 UWD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 71,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components have surface corrosion

steering slightly heavier to right

Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steering slightly stiff on right hand lock.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,876 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 66,858 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

spark plug broken .

steering stiff on right lock.

Pass 3 May 2019 63,027 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering slightly stiff on right turn

Pass 29 May 2018 58,201 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 58,150 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 57,097 miles

Front sub frame has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

steering slightly heavy when turning right

Fail 4 May 2017 57,097 miles

Front sub frame has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

steering slightly heavy when turning right

Pass 14 May 2016 54,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Apr 2015 43,461 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 May 2014 38,652 miles

Both front wipers are loose but not insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 38,597 miles

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

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

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

Backbox exhaust clamp missing

Both front wipers are loose but not insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sump area damp no leaks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 34,750 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly in middle 225/45/18

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear of front discs are slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 31,652 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,200 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 27,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,416 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,331 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 14,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front wipers torn

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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ST06 UWD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ST06 UWD, 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 ST06 UWD registered?

ST06 UWD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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