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YD06 XAS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,525 mi
Last recorded75,525 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 XAS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,525 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 75,525 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 99,460 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Some corrosion to both outer Sills

Fail 20 May 2017 99,460 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust clamp missing and offside rear pipe snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Some corrosion to both outer Sills

Pass 10 May 2016 61,398 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 61,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,756 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,435 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 32,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,095 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 23,858 miles

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,547 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)

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 XAS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD06 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

YD06 XAS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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