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VK56 UJF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,612 mi
Last recorded96,612 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UJF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,612 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,506 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front indicator cover broken

Fail 25 Jun 2013 59,115 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front indicator cover broken

Pass 3 May 2012 50,285 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2010 46,115 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,473 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 45,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VK56 UJF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK56 UJF, 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 VK56 UJF registered?

VK56 UJF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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