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YE56 FOV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,935 mi
Last recorded76,935 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 FOV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 76,935 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 76,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc fractured Cracked on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,228 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear Outer Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 72,224 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing at front Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear Headlamp Level Device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear Outer Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering slightly stiff on right hand lock

Fail 27 Mar 2023 63,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering slightly stiff on right hand lock

Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp bent/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 51,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads all round. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 48,265 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 48,262 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,733 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 45,387 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,380 miles

wear starting to affect front tyres inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 40,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,747 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads about 2mm

n/s/r tyre is a runflat type

rear brake pads worn to approx 2mm

Fail 15 Nov 2013 34,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads about 2mm

rear pads also low but require more invesgation

Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,156 miles

Front pads appear low - hard to see

Headlamp washers seem not to be working

Rear exhaust has 2 rubber mountings off - still secure

Rear pads appear low - hard to see

Slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 9 Nov 2012 27,156 miles

Front pads appear low - hard to see

Headlamp washers seem not to be working

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

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

Rear exhaust has 2 rubber mountings off - still secure

Rear pads appear low - hard to see

Slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,690 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 20,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,052 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,858 miles

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 FOV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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