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RE56 YJR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,794 mi
Last recorded111,794 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 YJR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 111,794 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has been painted, slight corrosion to both front and rear subframes

Fail 10 Oct 2025 111,732 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 103,314 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,008 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 90,982 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,924 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,771 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 80,771 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 78,064 miles

Coolant/Radiator low level light on

Engine sump corrosion

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side inner floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Off side inner floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 72,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill + wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill + wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil sump corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 68,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear light lens deteriorated / condensation.

Pass 15 May 2017 63,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 60,080 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 58,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 51,405 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,165 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 17 Oct 2012 41,459 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 41,459 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,956 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 28,371 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2010 28,370 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,698 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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RE56 YJR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YJR, 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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RE56 YJR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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