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HY56 YHS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,374 mi
Last recorded87,374 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 YHS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,374 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT FLASHER REPEATER LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 6 Dec 2017 87,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT FLASHER REPEATER LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 24 Nov 2017 87,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside rear and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Tyre size-225/45/18-95W-XL

offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,581 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 22 Nov 2016 76,581 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,017 miles

chips in screen

engine mangement light on

Fail 23 Nov 2015 68,017 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chips in screen

engine mangement light on

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,617 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 24 Nov 2014 45,617 miles

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD BARS AND WORN IN CENTRES OF TYRES

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 23 Nov 2013 30,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,956 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,381 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 25,596 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,768 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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HY56 YHS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY56 YHS, 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 HY56 YHS registered?

HY56 YHS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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