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YR56 LKV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,121 mi
Last recorded85,121 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 LKV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 85,121 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 85,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,593 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers Fitted

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 79,593 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers Fitted

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,492 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 72,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,180 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 70,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Covers Fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,875 miles

both front tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,040 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 41,500 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,609 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,614 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 36,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,930 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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YR56 LKV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

YR56 LKV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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