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YT56 EKA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,689 mi
Last recorded69,689 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 EKA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,689 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 68,159 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,121 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 65,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Top ball joint detached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,870 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 60,183 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,504 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 53,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 45,493 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,347 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,709 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,568 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,526 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
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YT56 EKA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT56 EKA, 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 YT56 EKA registered?

YT56 EKA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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