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EY06 LJC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,706 mi
Last recorded71,706 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 LJC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 71,706 miles

Rear Lower floor pan to under sill o/s and n/s = filler evident to structure = strength unknown !?

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 71,704 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheels / 1 nut missing to each (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower floor pan to under sill o/s and n/s = filler evident to structure = strength unknown !?

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2022 71,694 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning limited operation on right lock (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive splitting and major cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 71,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,989 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded, vehicle may have been standing ? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Water in nearside rear light unit

Fail 26 May 2018 70,145 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 67,700 miles

Both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 62,685 miles

2 x rear tyres cracked

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 61,656 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 61,619 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 59,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and n/s/r brake disc outer surface corroded

both rear child seat fitted can't test seat belt

n/s/r tyre outer edge tread cracks

o/s/f headlamp aim just on border line

rear exhaust clamp corroded breaking away

Fail 9 May 2014 59,683 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and n/s/r brake disc outer surface corroded

both rear child seat fitted can't test seat belt

n/s/r tyre outer edge tread cracks

o/s/f headlamp aim just on border line

rear exhaust clamp corroded breaking away

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,292 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 57,292 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,361 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,361 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,845 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,617 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

slight binding nearside rear brake.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,031 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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EY06 LJC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EY06 LJC, 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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EY06 LJC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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