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YF06 ZVH

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,257 mi
Last recorded81,257 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 ZVH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,257 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs corroded/lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,654 miles

N/s front bumper damaged

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 77,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/s front bumper damaged

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s front bumper damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,173 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 73,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,905 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,754 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,965 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front disc rusted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,154 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 55,154 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,576 miles

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

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

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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YF06 ZVH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF06 ZVH, 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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YF06 ZVH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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