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YL55 FLZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,470 mi
Last recorded54,470 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 FLZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,470 miles

All suspension componants heavily corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Inner Sills heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both springs incorrectly located against stops on shock absorbers

Fail 25 Feb 2019 54,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All suspension componants heavily corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Inner Sills heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both springs incorrectly located against stops on shock absorbers

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,501 miles

both sides front tyres perished

oil around engine

rear brake discs corroded

under vehicle surface corrosion to suspension components, chassis and rear inner/outer closing sills

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,704 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 45,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,386 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 37,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2014 37,047 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,386 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 30,384 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,714 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 22,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 19,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YL55 FLZ 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 66.7%.

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 YL55 FLZ, 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 YL55 FLZ registered?

YL55 FLZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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