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YX06 OEF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,105 mi
Last recorded80,105 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 OEF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,105 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread.

Both sills in rusty condition.

Exhaust system rusty.

Front subframe rusty.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear Antiroll bar drop link has slight play.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,691 miles

Both inner sills rusty.

Front subframe rusty.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 76,621 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper and lower wishbones. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper and lower wishbones. (2.5.A.1c)

Both inner sills have surface rust.

Front subframe rusty.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,126 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge almost to cords.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 73,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge almost to cords.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,311 miles

Various spots of corrosion under vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,943 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 34,937 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,291 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 29,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,763 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 22,761 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YX06 OEF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX06 OEF, 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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YX06 OEF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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