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SY06 YJL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,787 mi
Last recorded72,787 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 YJL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,787 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 78,123 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 46,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2013 46,007 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,137 miles

front discs worn

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,865 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 30,963 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,244 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 17,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SY06 YJL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY06 YJL, 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 SY06 YJL registered?

SY06 YJL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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