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YC56 JLX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,042 mi
Last recorded87,042 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 JLX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,042 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamp insecure

wind sreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,007 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 82,006 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 73,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear tyres worn low

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,538 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear tyres worn low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,432 miles

both wipers split but still clear screen

none standard number plates fitted

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,628 miles

front brake discs pitted on inside

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,942 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,544 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,572 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 25,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes slight binding

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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YC56 JLX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC56 JLX, 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 YC56 JLX registered?

YC56 JLX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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