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YR06 YVP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,601 mi
Last recorded55,601 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,601 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 49,596 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2016 49,576 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,300 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 28,439 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 18,518 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 18,518 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 17,929 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 6 May 2010 17,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2009 10,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,998 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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YR06 YVP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR06 YVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR06 YVP registered?

YR06 YVP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is YR06 YVP safe to buy?

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