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YL55 JDU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,575 mi
Last recorded65,575 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 JDU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2014 65,575 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,575 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,689 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 64,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,107 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,107 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 51,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,501 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,435 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,392 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 25,050 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 24,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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 JDU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

YL55 JDU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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