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YE06 UOW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,464 mi
Last recorded95,464 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 UOW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,464 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 95,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

crack behind mirror on front window not in drivers view

Fail 19 Sep 2014 92,715 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,780 miles

advise front tyres on 3mm

advise nearside front head light bracket broken

advise rear brake pads wearing low

water contamination to rear light units

Fail 21 Aug 2013 85,115 miles

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

rear brake discs have slight corrosion on edge

rear brake pads low at 2.0mm

Pass 16 Aug 2012 74,855 miles

2 additional tail lights not working - one each side

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

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

large "L" shaped scratch on bonnet

nearside of car has damage - door etc

rattle from exhaust system - internal?

Fail 16 Aug 2012 74,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

2 additional tail lights not working - one each side

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

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

large "L" shaped scratch on bonnet

nearside of car has damage - door etc

rattle from exhaust system - internal?

Pass 13 Aug 2011 68,314 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

rear tyres low tread

Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,323 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,460 miles

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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YE06 UOW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE06 UOW, 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 YE06 UOW registered?

YE06 UOW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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