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YE06 VSC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,992 mi
Last recorded57,992 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 VSC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,992 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

both outersills weak

Fail 12 May 2020 57,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,255 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 55,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,511 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,694 miles

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 8 Mar 2013 35,653 miles

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

both rear brakes sticking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2013 35,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear brakes sticking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,038 miles

Front pads about 3mm not easy to see

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,524 miles

OSF tyre is split within the tread

Fail 18 Mar 2010 21,207 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,343 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 17,057 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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
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YE06 VSC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

YE06 VSC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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