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YG06 RVK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,443 mi
Last recorded76,443 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 RVK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,443 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,051 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,824 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,920 miles

management light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 68,920 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe corroded

management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,900 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,314 miles

(possibly)coolant warning light constantly illuminated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

traction control warning light constantly illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,582 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,296 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 42,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,006 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 RVK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

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

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