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YE06 FFL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,414 mi
Last recorded107,414 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 FFL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 107,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 107,414 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 101,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 98,602 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2022 98,602 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 93,447 miles

Fuel Cap Sealing ring deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2021 93,447 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel Cap Sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2020 87,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 84,273 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 84,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected also causing sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,196 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,380 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,676 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,676 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,704 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 43,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 24 Jun 2011 36,263 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,989 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 Front 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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YE06 FFL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YE06 FFL, 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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YE06 FFL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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