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YF56 DFP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,209 mi
Last recorded21,209 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 DFP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 21,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 20,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 20,695 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 20,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,346 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 19,553 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,486 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 17,885 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 16,924 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 15,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 15,413 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 15,413 miles

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

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 14 Dec 2011 13,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,524 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 10,033 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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YF56 DFP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YF56 DFP, 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 YF56 DFP registered?

YF56 DFP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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