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YM55 FKU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,071 mi
Last recorded75,071 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,071 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 75,050 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,137 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,899 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,129 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,803 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,763 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,510 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 27,510 miles

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

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

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 FKU 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 80%.

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 YM55 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

YM55 FKU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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