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YP56 YMX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,341 mi
Last recorded114,341 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 YMX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft boot starting to deterioate

engine cover and sill covers fitted

exhaust starting to corrode

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2019 114,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft boot starting to deterioate

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake reading low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and sill covers fitted

exhaust starting to corrode

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,600 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 105,600 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 93,237 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2017 92,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust starting to corode

Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,311 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,949 miles

Backbox clamp deteriorated

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 Nov 2013 75,027 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,061 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 71,021 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,493 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 66,493 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,951 miles

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

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 YMX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMX, 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 YMX registered?

YP56 YMX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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