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YC06 ATU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,330 mi
Last recorded106,330 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 ATU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 106,330 miles

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

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

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

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

both number plate lens have overspray on them, making them dim

rear link rods have minor play

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,330 miles

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

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

both number plate lens have overspray on them, making them dim

rear link rods have minor play

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades in poor condition

tread on both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 87,085 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 9 Jul 2011 87,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,685 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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YC06 ATU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC06 ATU, 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 YC06 ATU registered?

YC06 ATU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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