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YT06 KDK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,182 mi
Last recorded80,182 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 KDK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,182 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,176 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 76,258 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose bolt snapped in top mounting (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tred deteriated but not exposing cords and/or failure of its structure

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tred deteriated but not exposing cords and/or failure of its structure

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriated (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 76,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tred deteriated but not exposing cords and/or failure of its structure

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tred deteriated but not exposing cords and/or failure of its structure

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriated (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 73,295 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,870 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 69,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,514 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 61,514 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,292 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,361 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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YT06 KDK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 YT06 KDK, 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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YT06 KDK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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