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YC06 VYX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,142 mi
Last recorded27,142 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 May 2017 27,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 26,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 1 May 2015 26,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,192 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,974 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,131 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
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YC06 VYX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

YC06 VYX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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