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VX06 YLD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,211 mi
Last recorded103,211 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 YLD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,211 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 103,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,370 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s and n/s chassis corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 96,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s and n/s chassis corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,634 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,995 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 70,995 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,774 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 69,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,375 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 42,596 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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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VX06 YLD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VX06 YLD, 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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VX06 YLD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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