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Y80 JBM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,748 mi
Last recorded78,748 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 JBM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 78,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 67,111 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,139 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 52,139 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,481 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 45,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 43,787 miles

front discs are worn

front number plate is damaged/appears loose

n/s/f tyre 2.5 mm o/s/r tyre 2.5 mm o/s/f tyre 3.0 mm all devoid of tread at inner edges

non standard exhaust fitted

oil level at minimum

rear pads are low

water level lamp illuminated

Pass 2 May 2012 36,131 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,426 miles

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

note front tyres wearing on iner treads

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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Y80 JBM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y80 JBM, 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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Y80 JBM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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