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FG06 YLV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,210 mi
Last recorded50,210 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 YLV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,210 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front sensor link broken off lower arm

Fail 17 Dec 2015 50,207 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front sensor link broken off lower arm

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,284 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,267 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,157 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs af ageing cracks inside the tread pattern area.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil level is low

Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,700 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 21,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,408 miles

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

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

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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FG06 YLV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG06 YLV, 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 FG06 YLV registered?

FG06 YLV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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