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YY06 FFW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,907 mi
Last recorded76,907 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 FFW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,907 miles

Nearside Rear Abs wire damaged slightly but secure

Nearside Sill start to corrode but solid

Offside Sill start to corrode but solid

Pass 27 Jul 2019 24,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,630 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,467 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lamp damaged

condensation in o/s/r lamp

high level brake light not working

Fail 14 Aug 2017 64,467 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front side repeater lamp damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

condensation in o/s/r lamp

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,340 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 60,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level warning light on

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 51,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 42,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads getting worn and discs getting corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2010 37,353 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and brak pads 70% worn.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,554 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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YY06 FFW 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 78.6%.

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 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 YY06 FFW, 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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YY06 FFW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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