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YH06 SWX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,971 mi
Last recorded120,971 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 SWX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 120,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front headlamp lens slightly faded but aim can still be seen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly difficult to rotate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2017 120,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front headlamp lens slightly faded but aim can still be seen

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly difficult to rotate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2017 120,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly faded but aim can still be seen

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner tread

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,370 miles

front and rear brake discs rusted

unable to check condition of front and rear brake pads .

Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,993 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,693 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 102,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,931 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 86,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,280 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 79,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,710 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 69,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 SWX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

YH06 SWX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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