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YK06 JGU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,453 mi
Last recorded69,453 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 JGU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 69,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Jul 2013 53,672 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,667 miles

Light on dash possable coolant light.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 33,667 miles

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

Light on dash possable coolant light.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,546 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 JGU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

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

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