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YB55 TTX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,272 mi
Last recorded77,272 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 TTX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 77,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,721 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 71,730 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 70,160 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 69,542 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 66,804 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 64,038 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 64,038 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,951 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 59,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,689 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,080 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,911 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,854 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,676 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 31,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,382 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,187 miles

both front tyres cutting out on inner edges

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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YB55 TTX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YB55 TTX, 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 YB55 TTX registered?

YB55 TTX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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