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S18 YSJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,763 mi
Last recorded59,763 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 YSJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

attention to rear exhaust back box clamp rotted

surface corrosion in prescribed areas and most suspension components

Fail 10 Mar 2022 59,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer lower arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer lower arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

attention to rear exhaust back box clamp rotted

surface corrosion in prescribed areas and most suspension components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 53,214 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 49,576 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 49,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 49,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,467 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 49,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt Missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt Missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 47,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 45,041 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,069 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 42,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 36,819 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)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres little or no tread on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,795 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 26,394 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,394 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 17,640 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 10,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S18 YSJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S18 YSJ, 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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S18 YSJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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