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HY06 ACO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

60,522 mi
Last recorded60,522 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 ACO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,522 miles

Brake fluid in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens condensated up

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 60,522 miles

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

Brake fluid in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens condensated up

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lense condensated up

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 59,833 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lense condensated up

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 59,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 59,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,745 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 58,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,458 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 58,458 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 57,714 miles

Engine light on

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,333 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 53,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,624 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,216 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 43,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,903 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 41,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,778 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 36,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,605 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,426 miles

Both front tyres have uneven wear on the inner edges

Cut in outer sidewall of n.s.r tyre

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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HY06 ACO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 HY06 ACO, 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 HY06 ACO registered?

HY06 ACO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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