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YM55 FNC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,116 mi
Last recorded79,116 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 FNC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,116 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres worn

Fail 11 Oct 2013 79,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall but no cut cords.

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

Pass 12 May 2011 54,907 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 54,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,399 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 39,199 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,901 miles

both front tyres getting near limit on inner edges

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 FNC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM55 FNC registered?

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

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