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YK06 JHL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,124 mi
Last recorded65,124 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,124 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 61,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,504 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,959 miles

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

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

rear exhast clap corroded to the point the clamp is no longer clamping the exhaust

Fail 9 Mar 2016 46,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhast clap corroded to the point the clamp is no longer clamping the exhaust

Fail 20 May 2015 44,240 miles

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

rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 20 May 2015 44,240 miles

rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,597 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 41,387 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 41,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 25,838 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 14,500 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
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YK06 JHL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHL, 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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YK06 JHL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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