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YG06 RVW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,072 mi
Last recorded51,072 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,072 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,072 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,311 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,483 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 43,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 42,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,768 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,963 miles

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

brake fluid low

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 RVW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

YG06 RVW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is YG06 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 RVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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