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WR06 YDJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,887 mi
Last recorded53,887 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 YDJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 53,887 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension hubs and axle very rusty

rear axle hubs and suspension very rusty

under side rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,687 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

front hubs and callipers rusty

some corrosion on all brake pipe ends

Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,383 miles

both front light lens deterated

front and rear suspension rusty

n/s and o/s rear end chassis damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2019 53,379 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front light lens deterated

front and rear suspension rusty

n/s and o/s rear end chassis damaged

Pass 3 May 2018 52,875 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,119 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,116 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,568 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge and perishing in outer walls

n/s rear tyre perishing in outer wall

Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,796 miles

unable to open drivers window

Pass 12 May 2014 50,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,385 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to split

Pass 26 May 2012 32,416 miles

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

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 31 May 2011 26,715 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2011 26,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 20,065 miles

brake fuid cap missing

Pass 23 May 2009 13,932 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 13,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

damage to body panels

n/s/r tyre splitting

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre splitting

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm

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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WR06 YDJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WR06 YDJ, 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 WR06 YDJ registered?

WR06 YDJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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