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YR56 LKU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,721 mi
Last recorded32,721 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,721 miles

child seat fitted to nsr

cooland low level light on

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads low

stone chip zone a

Fail 24 Feb 2012 32,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to nsr

cooland low level light on

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads low

stone chip zone a

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,522 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs heavily corroded

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 3 Mar 2011 23,521 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs heavily corroded

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,600 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 22,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,613 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 21,613 miles

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

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 LKU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

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

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