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YE06 RKZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,256 mi
Last recorded112,256 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 RKZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 112,256 miles

Nearside Front 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)

clutch requires attention as pedal sticking down

Fail 3 May 2012 112,256 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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)

clutch requires attention as pedal sticking down

Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,267 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 101,266 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,527 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,636 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RKZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE06 RKZ, 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 YE06 RKZ registered?

YE06 RKZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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