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EK06 YSA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,793 mi
Last recorded80,793 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 YSA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NOTH N-S AND O-S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 65,879 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,828 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 57,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,257 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 46,257 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,374 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 35,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,542 miles

o/s blade split

Fail 12 Jun 2014 20,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,982 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)

near side front tyre has deep cut in outer side wall

near side front wiper blade split

Pass 25 May 2012 13,170 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 10,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 10,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 7,379 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 4,805 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
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EK06 YSA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK06 YSA, 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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EK06 YSA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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