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YH06 FEK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,231 mi
Last recorded53,231 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 FEK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,030 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,403 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 34,403 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,930 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,539 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 19,539 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,803 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 16,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YH06 FEK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH06 FEK, 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 YH06 FEK registered?

YH06 FEK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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