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VK06 YRU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,959 mi
Last recorded45,959 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YRU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,959 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

high level stop light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre high level stop light not working

this vehicle is showing as having an outstanding recall advise contact Mazda

Pass 3 Oct 2017 28,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,064 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 18,936 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 16,931 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 16,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,143 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 13,984 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Dec 2010 12,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 11,405 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,592 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
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VK06 YRU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VK06 YRU, 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 VK06 YRU registered?

VK06 YRU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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