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YK06 JBZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,137 mi
Last recorded90,137 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 JBZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,137 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 90,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,976 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2014 70,976 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,212 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,334 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 63,334 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,941 miles

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

rear discs started to corrode

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,960 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,421 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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YK06 JBZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK06 JBZ, 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 YK06 JBZ registered?

YK06 JBZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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