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RE56 YHU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,314 mi
Last recorded59,314 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 YHU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,314 miles

all discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,524 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,642 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 45,616 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/f wheel and tyre

o/s/tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,840 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 33,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 27,460 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 27,390 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,016 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage weakened

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
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RE56 YHU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE56 YHU, 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 RE56 YHU registered?

RE56 YHU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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