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WN56 YHF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,837 mi
Last recorded77,837 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 YHF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 77,837 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 77,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2023 75,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 74,171 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2022 74,114 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 72,555 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 69,439 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 68,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 67,471 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,166 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 54,904 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,737 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,118 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 39,118 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear clamp corroded luse

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,248 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,619 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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WN56 YHF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WN56 YHF, 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 WN56 YHF registered?

WN56 YHF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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