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YL56 MLU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,181 mi
Last recorded53,181 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 MLU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,181 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,473 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,593 miles

Exhaust rear section slightly corroded,

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,180 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 28,104 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,890 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,678 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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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YL56 MLU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL56 MLU, 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 YL56 MLU registered?

YL56 MLU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is YL56 MLU safe to buy?

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