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YD56 ORN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,923 mi
Last recorded99,923 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ORN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,923 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4/5000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4/5000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all heat sheilds in poor condition

exhaust baffles internal rattle

Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,964 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose shields (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 96,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure outlet tube (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose shields (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,392 miles

Offside headlamp beam pattern is poor

both front antiroll bar drop link dust covers are perishing

both rear shock absorbers are weeping oil

front exhaust heat sheilds are quite rusty

rear section of the exhaust is quite rusty and clamp is almost rusted through

Fail 28 Jun 2018 90,392 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlamp beam pattern is poor

both front antiroll bar drop link dust covers are perishing

both rear shock absorbers are weeping oil

front exhaust heat sheilds are quite rusty

rear section of the exhaust is quite rusty and clamp is almost rusted through

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear exhaust is quite rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2017 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

front and rear exhaust is quite rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,726 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system is quite rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,180 miles

exhaust system is quite rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,668 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are cracking and perishing inbetween the tread

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,639 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 42,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 34,799 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,175 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,269 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 21,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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 ORN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ORN, 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 ORN registered?

YD56 ORN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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