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YK56 FSV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,107 mi
Last recorded71,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 FSV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,107 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ehhaust heatshields loose

Fail 29 Oct 2014 70,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ehhaust heatshields loose

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,857 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 63,857 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,759 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,650 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 39,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,451 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 27,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YK56 FSV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YK56 FSV, 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 YK56 FSV registered?

YK56 FSV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is YK56 FSV safe to buy?

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