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RY55 XPN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,428 mi
Last recorded88,428 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 XPN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,428 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 29 Apr 2013 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Jan 2012 81,275 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,191 miles

Both rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,336 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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RY55 XPN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RY55 XPN, 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 RY55 XPN registered?

RY55 XPN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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