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YR06 LZF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,873 mi
Last recorded52,873 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 LZF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 52,873 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 52,873 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 52,173 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,690 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 49,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,433 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s front wiperblade splitting

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,687 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 41,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,070 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper split,but clearing screen

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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YR06 LZF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR06 LZF, 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 YR06 LZF registered?

YR06 LZF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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