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FG06 YML

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,253 mi
Last recorded53,253 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 YML
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,253 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2018 47,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,300 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,903 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 33,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,216 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 23,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,554 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 16,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,322 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 13,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,548 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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FG06 YML is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG06 YML, 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 YML registered?

FG06 YML is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is FG06 YML safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG06 YML shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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