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YC56 VCP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,687 mi
Last recorded36,687 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VCP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,687 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 30,895 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 30,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,262 miles

Both front tyres rubber perished & splitting

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 26,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres rubber perished & splitting

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,212 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 11,838 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 11,838 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

front wipers split on end

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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YC56 VCP 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 66.7%.

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 YC56 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

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

Is YC56 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 VCP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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