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YR56 LJF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,789 mi
Last recorded57,789 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 LJF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 57,789 miles

Offside mirror repaired

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 57,789 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside mirror repaired

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 53,262 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 47,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 47,211 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 33,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,138 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 27,344 miles

Coolent level warning light illuminated but level is correct

Fail 10 Sep 2011 27,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Coolent level warning light illuminated but level is correct

Pass 11 Sep 2010 23,474 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,161 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 19,141 miles

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

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

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)

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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YR56 LJF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR56 LJF, 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 YR56 LJF registered?

YR56 LJF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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