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YH06 SXG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 SXG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 79,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2017 77,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres started to wear on edges

front inner brake pads possibly wearing low + wear on discs

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge + cut in tread close to cords [225/45/18w]

rear brake pads possibly wearing slightly low + corrosion on inner faces of discs

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 12 Aug 2017 77,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres started to wear on edges

front inner brake pads possibly wearing low + wear on discs

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge + cut in tread close to cords [225/45/18w]

rear brake pads possibly wearing slightly low + corrosion on inner faces of discs

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,259 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges [225/45/18w]

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,845 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,590 miles

Brake discs coroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 58,618 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,234 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,786 miles

Nearside sill dented

Offside rear wheel arch liner not fitted correctly

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,234 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 41,234 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside 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 SXG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH06 SXG, 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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YH06 SXG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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