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YP06 DPE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,809 mi
Last recorded90,809 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 DPE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,809 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 90,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 85,008 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 85,007 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,938 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 82,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing from starter motor.

rear brake pads showing signs of wear

Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,815 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing from starter motor.

rear brake pads showing signs of wear

Fail 18 May 2013 69,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 69,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,383 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 55,161 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,161 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 15 Mar 2010 38,956 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 38,686 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)

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 11 Mar 2009 29,521 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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YP06 DPE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YP06 DPE, 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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YP06 DPE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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