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YD06 HBW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,247 mi
Last recorded78,247 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 HBW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 78,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion to components and body

Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm very close to limit advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear LAMP damp inside lens

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm will need attention soon (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp outer lenses deteriorating

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,551 miles

engine management light on

slight surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,793 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,237 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 60,177 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)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,862 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,747 miles

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

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

mil on

Fail 3 Aug 2011 53,747 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

mil on

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,950 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 48,942 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,899 miles

both front wipers split but still clean windscreen ok

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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YD06 HBW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD06 HBW, 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 YD06 HBW registered?

YD06 HBW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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