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YR56 LJU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,706 mi
Last recorded113,706 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 LJU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 113,706 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 113,705 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os and ns (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 111,704 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 111,704 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 109,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 109,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 106,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 95,181 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,501 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,444 miles

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

front tyre worn on inner edge outside 75% measurable tread

Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside fromt tyre low inner tread

offside fromt tyre low inner tread

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,017 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,217 miles

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

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

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 LJU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YR56 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

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

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