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VK56 UJG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,617 mi
Last recorded54,617 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UJG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 54,617 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 29,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,450 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 17,440 miles

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

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

slight perishing in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,695 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,173 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 11,173 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UJG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VK56 UJG, 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 UJG registered?

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

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