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YR06 MBO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,411 mi
Last recorded40,411 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 MBO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,411 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 40,368 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,257 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 32,821 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner wall cut, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 29,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 26,662 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 24,152 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 20,700 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 17,517 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 17,517 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.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 29 May 2010 14,544 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,782 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
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YR06 MBO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

YR06 MBO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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