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SM06 YVW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,334 mi
Last recorded69,334 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 YVW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,223 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,165 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 62,393 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,193 miles

Offside Front inner edge of tyre wearing close to limit

oil leak n/s front

Fail 15 Dec 2015 60,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front inner edge of tyre wearing close to limit

oil leak n/s front

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,679 miles

coolant light on

Fail 22 Jan 2015 58,678 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant light on

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,535 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 56,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,810 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,196 miles

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

back box connection pipe rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,025 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 28,025 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 14,929 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 14,929 miles

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

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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SM06 YVW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM06 YVW, 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 SM06 YVW registered?

SM06 YVW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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