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YL55 MFU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,460 mi
Last recorded65,460 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 MFU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,460 miles

Offside Rear light has some water in it.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 29,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,838 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 29,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 14,964 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 9,075 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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YL55 MFU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YL55 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

YL55 MFU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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