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YR56 LKD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,591 mi
Last recorded66,591 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,591 miles

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

nearside exhaust pipe insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside exhaust pipe insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,341 miles

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

condensation in n/s/r lamp assembly

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brakepads getting low

slight roughness felt in steering rack on the n/s

Fail 4 Jun 2015 58,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

condensation in n/s/r lamp assembly

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brakepads getting low

slight roughness felt in steering rack on the n/s

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,111 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 16 May 2013 40,893 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,882 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades split at ends

noise from steering rack when operated.strongly reccommend further investigation

Fail 29 Jun 2012 35,877 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades split at ends

noise from steering rack when operated.strongly reccommend further investigation

Pass 26 May 2011 30,263 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 19,046 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 19,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 LKD 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 LKD, 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 LKD registered?

YR56 LKD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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