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HK06 LYP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,732 mi
Last recorded85,732 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 LYP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 85,134 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 85,077 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH Headlamps stating to go opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 85,042 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH Headlamps stating to go opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 84,637 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 84,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 84,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 81,619 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,051 miles

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing lo on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2018 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing lo on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,300 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,480 miles

Front undertray fitted not all components checked

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel pipe clip missing

Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm inner edge wear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole exposing cords, 2mm inner edge wear (4.1.D.1a)

Front undertray fitted not all components checked

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe clip missing

wipers fitted incorrectly

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 23 Jul 2014 45,679 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Jul 2014 45,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,248 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,579 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,000 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 19,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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HK06 LYP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HK06 LYP, 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 HK06 LYP registered?

HK06 LYP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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