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YM55 FKR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,883 mi
Last recorded90,883 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 FKR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 90,883 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 90,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,392 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,652 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 79,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,966 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 61,730 miles

Front Headlamp lenses cloudy

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 61,730 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lenses cloudy

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,284 miles

Nearside headlamp lens in poor condition but does not affect beam pattern

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link has slight play/wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp lens in poor condition but does not affect beam pattern

Fail 25 Apr 2018 54,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% imbalance across front axle brake test. (max permitted is30%) (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken off (2.4.G.1)

Nearside headlamp lens in poor condition but does not affect beam pattern

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link has slight play/wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp lens in poor condition but does not affect beam pattern

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 48,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,301 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 45,901 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,431 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,397 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 23 Apr 2011 19,373 miles

All 4 tyres are slightly cracked and perished but not showing webbing at time of test.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,621 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 10,304 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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YM55 FKR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YM55 FKR, 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 YM55 FKR registered?

YM55 FKR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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