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KE53 YZY

2006 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,515 mi
Last recorded81,515 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 YZY
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,515 miles

Engine management light displayed, indicating a fault

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear lamp has excessive water ingress (not effecting operation of lights)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Engine management light displayed, indicating a fault

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear lamp has excessive water ingress (not effecting operation of lights)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2013 67,944 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 67,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 65,395 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 65,395 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 19 May 2011 62,709 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 62,698 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,173 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,575 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 31,575 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,025 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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KE53 YZY is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 YZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE53 YZY registered?

KE53 YZY is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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