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UUI 882

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,405 mi
Last recorded72,405 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 882
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 72,405 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,706 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,665 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,492 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 69,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,755 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner still has a little corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 67,755 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner still has a little corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,318 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 67,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

headlamp washers not working

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,508 miles

corrosion to exhaust and heat shields

Fail 12 Jun 2018 65,508 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust and heat shields

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,137 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 62,137 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 59,694 miles

exhaust heatshield corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 55,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 45,046 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 44,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2012 33,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,781 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,767 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,619 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,619 miles

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

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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UUI 882 is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UUI 882, 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 UUI 882 registered?

UUI 882 is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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