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YE06 SUU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,902 mi
Last recorded65,902 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 SUU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,902 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

catalytic converter heat shield slightly insecure

plastic covers fitted to outer sills limiting visual inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2019 65,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

catalytic converter heat shield slightly insecure

plastic covers fitted to outer sills limiting visual inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,105 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 58,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,708 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,705 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 44,124 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 44,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,051 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 34,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,546 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
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YE06 SUU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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