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YG06 MKJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,648 mi
Last recorded70,648 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 MKJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 70,648 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,222 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

front and rear of vehicle under sealed in areas

frontn and rear brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Nov 2019 67,420 miles

surface rust front and rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,008 miles

under neath of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,886 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,280 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,014 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 55,938 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,318 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 MKJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG06 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

YG06 MKJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is YG06 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 MKJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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