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YY06 HDZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,547 mi
Last recorded75,547 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 HDZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 75,547 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill at rear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

some underbody corrosion

Pass 28 May 2024 74,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,062 miles

head lamp lenses detreated

Pass 21 Feb 2022 72,015 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,370 miles

General vehicle underbody and underbody components condition corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 68,656 miles

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 24 Dec 2018 62,187 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 62,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,356 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,243 miles

Nearside head light beam pattern req light cleaning

Offside head light pattern req light cleaning

Fail 14 Dec 2016 47,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside head light beam pattern req light cleaning

Offside head light pattern req light cleaning

Pass 22 Dec 2015 39,966 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 36,143 miles

rear exhaust pipe clamp corroded away.

Fail 22 Dec 2014 36,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust pipe clamp corroded away.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 32,292 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,310 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,892 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 25,892 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,611 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 25,602 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,871 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 20,871 miles

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

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 HDZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YY06 HDZ, 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 HDZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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