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YB06 YGW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,451 mi
Last recorded71,451 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 YGW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,451 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,792 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 68,790 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,851 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,469 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,637 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 38,637 miles

Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,211 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 4 Jul 2011 27,517 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 27,432 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 18,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner 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
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YB06 YGW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB06 YGW, 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 YB06 YGW registered?

YB06 YGW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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