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LR56 YKL

2006 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,023 mi
Last recorded101,023 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 YKL
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 101,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 100,460 miles

slight play on steering column universal joint

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,202 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,701 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,101 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 59,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,466 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 53,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,809 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,278 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 18 Nov 2010 33,278 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 8 Mar 2010 28,031 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 28,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LR56 YKL is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR56 YKL, 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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LR56 YKL is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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