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YK06 UXS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

80,734 mi
Last recorded80,734 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 UXS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 80,734 miles

Nearside Front slight play suspension

corrosion to underside

Fail 30 Dec 2025 80,677 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 80,653 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 78,565 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light unit has water in

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog light not working

various underbody components corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 78,565 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light unit has water in

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog light not working

various underbody components corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 78,517 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning stiff when turning right (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f fog light not working

Offside Rear light lens has water in

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 78,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

various underbody components corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 78,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

various underbody components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 76,853 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel, may need adjustment.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,119 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Jan 2021 75,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative failure warning lamp illuminated (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached one tail pipe has fallen off, and the securing clamp has corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,297 miles

offside front fog light not working

Fail 29 Oct 2019 74,296 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,654 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn in centre to 2mm

corrosion to exhaust and hangers

corrosion to subframes and inner sills

Pass 1 Nov 2017 66,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust joint

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,577 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2015 58,154 miles

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)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,391 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 50,977 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,977 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 47,460 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,088 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 20,929 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 20,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,078 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 16,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YK06 UXS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YK06 UXS, 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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YK06 UXS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 March 2006.

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