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YG06 WLJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,119 mi
Last recorded50,119 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 WLJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 50,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 50,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 50,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 48,308 miles

osf engine mount weak

osr lamp water ingress

Fail 13 Sep 2013 48,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf engine mount weak

osr lamp water ingress

rear pads low

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,330 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,510 miles

offside front tyrecracking and getting low.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,215 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
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YG06 WLJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

YG06 WLJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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