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VF55 VYY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,262 mi
Last recorded57,262 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 VYY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,262 miles

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

rear exhaust bkt snapped

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,235 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,824 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,824 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,591 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,767 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

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

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

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

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

THERE WAS AN OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR. ..REMOVED THE OBJECT FOR THE CUSTOMER

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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VF55 VYY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VF55 VYY, 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 VF55 VYY registered?

VF55 VYY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is VF55 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 VYY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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