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YE56 FPA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,125 mi
Last recorded38,125 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 38,125 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside fully wet at the time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2025 38,125 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

underside fully wet at the time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2024 37,398 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 35,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 35,355 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 35,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 32,359 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 31,042 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 30,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,824 miles

both front side window tints are illegal, advise removel

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,558 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,016 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 27,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 24,762 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 21,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 21,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 FPA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FPA, 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 YE56 FPA registered?

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

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