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DS06 YSF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,265 mi
Last recorded109,265 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 YSF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 109,265 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 108,893 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 108,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 108,221 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Feb 2023 108,220 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Feb 2022 106,257 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,585 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 100,569 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 95,402 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 95,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 91,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes painted , unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,182 miles

staining on fuel line

Fail 16 Nov 2016 86,182 miles

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

staining on fuel line

Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,983 miles

N/s/r tyre cracked in tread

O/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 18 Nov 2015 82,983 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre cracked in tread

O/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 82,270 miles

antifrreze smell from engine bay and radiator warning light on dash

both front tyres 3mm tread inside edge

catalyst heat sheilds loose

Fail 2 Jul 2013 82,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

antifrreze smell from engine bay and radiator warning light on dash

both front tyres 3mm tread inside edge

catalyst heat sheilds loose

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,173 miles

coolant warning light on (level overfull)

o/s/f drop link nearly broken (the blue dot rivets that hold the casing over the ball joint, some have broken off)

slight play in o/s/r drop link

small split in n/s wiperblade

Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,060 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

coolant warning light on (level overfull)

o/s/f drop link nearly broken (the blue dot rivets that hold the casing over the ball joint, some have broken off)

slight play in o/s/r drop link

small split in n/s wiperblade

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,928 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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DS06 YSF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DS06 YSF, 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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DS06 YSF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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