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YH06 XBJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,471 mi
Last recorded81,471 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 XBJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 81,471 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 81,467 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

condensation in nearside rear lamp

Pass 24 Feb 2018 80,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,257 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 79,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,992 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,269 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,358 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,106 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,068 miles

front brake disks corroded on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,232 miles

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

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

both front discs badly pitted on inner edges.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,924 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 42,833 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,716 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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YH06 XBJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

YH06 XBJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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