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YD56 XFK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,012 mi
Last recorded109,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 XFK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 109,012 miles

Offside Front Inner sill repair covered with underseal

Fail 5 Jun 2024 108,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 107,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight misty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 100,656 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 98,559 miles

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 98,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,920 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 92,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,613 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,417 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,377 miles

3rd brake light inoperative suspect disconnected

exhaust clamp missing from rear silencer

heatshield on cat loose and rattling

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

3rd brake light inoperative suspect disconnected

exhaust clamp missing from rear silencer

heatshield on cat loose and rattling

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,202 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,202 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f trye nail in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,557 miles

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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YD56 XFK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

YD56 XFK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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