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YD56 ETK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,416 mi
Last recorded64,416 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ETK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2018 64,416 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,852 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil around engine

undertray fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Nov 2016 55,469 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

both front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 5 Nov 2016 55,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

both front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 6 Nov 2015 52,393 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 13 Oct 2014 45,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 25,784 miles

both rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,869 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 142,890 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,036 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 7,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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YD56 ETK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD56 ETK, 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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YD56 ETK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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