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WD55 YKP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,525 mi
Last recorded77,525 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 YKP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 77,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 76,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 75,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 73,262 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 70,564 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,072 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 69,069 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,082 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 67,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,279 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 64,276 miles

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

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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,515 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,513 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)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,529 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 60,527 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,796 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 56,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,840 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 38,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,944 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WD55 YKP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WD55 YKP, 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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WD55 YKP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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