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YH56 RPY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,732 mi
Last recorded88,732 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 RPY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,732 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak oil cooler area ()

chip in windscreen

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 May 2017 82,756 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine, sill, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2017 82,756 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine, sill, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 77,114 miles

Front brake discs/pads worn, slight bind near side

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2015 72,117 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washers need adjusting

Fail 7 May 2015 72,117 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washers need adjusting

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,399 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,587 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 53,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 53,660 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,194 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2010 51,178 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 51,177 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,955 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YH56 RPY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc 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 YH56 RPY, 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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YH56 RPY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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