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YY06 FGG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,692 mi
Last recorded55,692 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 FGG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,692 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 54,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 54,553 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 54,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 53,834 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,090 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seam of backbox (6.1.2 (a))

power steering slightly harder when turning to right lick

Fail 10 Nov 2020 52,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked with yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seam of backbox (6.1.2 (a))

power steering slightly harder when turning to right lick

Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 50,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,624 miles

front and rear chassis corroded at suspension mountings

Fail 1 Nov 2018 47,620 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear chassis corroded at suspension mountings

Pass 17 Oct 2017 45,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 45,315 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,576 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,024 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 35,024 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,077 miles

light corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,444 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 32,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,043 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,072 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,596 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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YY06 FGG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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