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YC51 MCN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,531 mi
Last recorded97,531 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 MCN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,531 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,510 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)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 93,979 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 86,771 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,771 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 80,985 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 80,985 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres have cracks in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 24 Oct 2013 80,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,978 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 74,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,064 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 70,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 58,885 miles

Front and rear discs have surface corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 58,885 miles

Front and rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,716 miles

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

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

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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YC51 MCN 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 56.3%.

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 YC51 MCN, 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 YC51 MCN registered?

YC51 MCN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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