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YG06 CUV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,975 mi
Last recorded103,975 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 CUV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,975 miles

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

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

inner sill offside front and nearside front corroded out the prescribed areas

Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,248 miles

Front Both tyres wearing more at inner edges,esp offside.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 102,943 miles

Front Both tyres wearing at inner edges.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 102,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both tyres wearing at inner edges.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 102,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,232 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 101,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 98,808 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to under side of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within zone 'A' less than 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 98,802 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to under side of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within zone 'A' less than 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,586 miles

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

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

corrosion appearing on underside of car

Fail 19 Sep 2017 96,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

corrosion appearing on underside of car

Pass 1 Oct 2016 93,148 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,325 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 85,834 miles

eml light on

Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 65,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,212 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 55,212 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,423 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 51,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,140 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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YG06 CUV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG06 CUV, 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 YG06 CUV registered?

YG06 CUV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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