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YC06 XYJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,376 mi
Last recorded63,376 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 XYJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 63,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,014 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 58,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 53,242 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,543 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 51,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,779 miles

n/s front tyre down to 3mm inner edge

o/s front tyre down to 3mm inner edge

o/s front wing indicator lamp lens damaged may soon require replacement

Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,604 miles

front brake pads getting low on material

n/*s front wheel outer rim damaged

small dent inner wheel rim n/s front wheel

Pass 7 May 2009 26,644 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres down to 2mm center of tread will soon require replacement

rear brakes squeak

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 XYJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

YC06 XYJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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