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YP56 MVO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,290 mi
Last recorded74,290 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 MVO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,290 miles

front and rear leveling devices broken not affecting mot on this car

Fail 19 Sep 2019 74,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear leveling devices broken not affecting mot on this car

Pass 5 Oct 2018 72,803 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 72,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,528 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 71,528 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,914 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,624 miles

both front shock absorber gaiters burst

Fail 12 Sep 2015 66,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shock absorber gaiters burst

Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,329 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,528 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 53,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,202 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 44,202 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both front discs corroded on inside

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,776 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,859 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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YP56 MVO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 YP56 MVO, 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 YP56 MVO registered?

YP56 MVO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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