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YS06 SWJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,268 mi
Last recorded62,268 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 SWJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,268 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 62,268 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)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,855 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 56,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,825 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,824 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,972 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,325 miles

both front tyres running off on inside

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,794 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,628 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low (inner)

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
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YS06 SWJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 YS06 SWJ, 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 YS06 SWJ registered?

YS06 SWJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is YS06 SWJ safe to buy?

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