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YD56 HHZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,737 mi
Last recorded59,737 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 59,737 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear light lense has condensation in [ok at time of test]

underbody and components corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 59,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear light lense has condensation in [ok at time of test]

underbody and components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,425 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody and components (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

cat heatshield loose

exhaust rear large box [slight rattle]

Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,392 miles

Front Lower engine undertray fitted

Front Upper engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak possible oil cooler and pipes ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,042 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2016 48,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken exhaust still secure

both front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre split around tread unable to see how deep

offside rear tyre split around tread unable to see how deep

Fail 21 Jan 2015 44,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre split around tread unable to see how deep

offside rear tyre split around tread unable to see how deep

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,148 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2014 42,148 miles

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

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s wiper blade split at end

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,283 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,069 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,413 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2009 25,281 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 25,258 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 HHZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD56 HHZ, 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 YD56 HHZ registered?

YD56 HHZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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