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YH56 RSU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,850 mi
Last recorded35,850 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 RSU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,850 miles

near/side rear tyre cut outer wall

off/side front tyre badly cut inner wall

off/side rear tyre badly cut inner wall

Fail 12 Dec 2016 35,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

near/side rear tyre cut outer wall

off/side front tyre badly cut inner wall

off/side rear tyre badly cut inner wall

Pass 2 Dec 2015 31,660 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 31,660 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,852 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,225 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 16,709 miles

all inner brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2011 16,708 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all inner brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,548 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 14,548 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 11,972 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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 RSU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH56 RSU, 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 YH56 RSU registered?

YH56 RSU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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