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YR56 ZGJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,568 mi
Last recorded66,568 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 ZGJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,568 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,624 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,752 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,058 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 47,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,461 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 41,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 33,546 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,546 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 ZGJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

YR56 ZGJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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