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YK06 JGV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,461 mi
Last recorded88,461 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 JGV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 88,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 85,127 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,324 miles

Steering system slightly tight steering stiff turning right universal joint ? (2.2.D.1)

rusty sills

various rusty chassis components

Fail 2 Feb 2018 80,322 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight steering stiff turning right universal joint ? (2.2.D.1)

rusty sills

various rusty chassis components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,021 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,568 miles

front grille and number plate loose

Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front grille and number plate loose

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,851 miles

front tyres starting to crack slightly in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,725 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,214 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 35,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,324 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 JGV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JGV, 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 JGV registered?

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

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