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YE56 FOK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,414 mi
Last recorded50,414 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 FOK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 50,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 48,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Headlight level device rusty

Rear Rusty suspension components

Sills rusty (all)

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,309 miles

Headlight level device rusty

Rusty sills (all way)

various rusty suspension components rear

Fail 18 Nov 2021 46,286 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper faulty (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlight level device rusty

Rusty sills (all way)

various rusty suspension components rear

Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

headlight leveling device rusty

various rusty components

Pass 28 Oct 2019 42,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front inner sills rusty

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

unable to check for corrosion due to underseal rear sills

Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,803 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,560 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,047 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,739 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 26,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,019 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,344 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 21,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,266 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,220 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,229 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 12,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YE56 FOK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YE56 FOK, 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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YE56 FOK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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