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YX06 XWR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,067 mi
Last recorded75,067 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 XWR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,067 miles

advice cut in near side front tyre sidewall

advice off side rear brake pitted

advice rear brake pads low

advice rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,067 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

advice cut in near side front tyre sidewall

advice off side rear brake pitted

advice rear brake pads low

advice rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,510 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 72,510 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,705 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 69,687 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,678 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 64,672 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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 XWR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XWR, 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 YX06 XWR registered?

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

Is YX06 XWR safe to buy?

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