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YL55 TRZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,045 mi
Last recorded50,045 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 50,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 43,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,314 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 48,314 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,658 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,145 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 45,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,522 miles

front brake pads approaching replacement stage

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,746 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,933 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,633 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 25,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TRZ 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 TRZ, 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 TRZ registered?

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

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