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YY06 ZRO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,613 mi
Last recorded49,613 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 ZRO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,613 miles

all suspension components,floor and chassis covered in underseal

Pass 20 Nov 2021 47,491 miles

All underbody vehicle structure & underbody components undersealed /waxoiled

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 45,525 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 45,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 43,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,384 miles

Central Rear surface corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 41,384 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Rear surface corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,756 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,495 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 36,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outside tyre wall.

surface corrosion on all steering and suspension components.

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,157 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outside tyre wall.

surface corrosion on all steering and suspension components.

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 2 May 2012 34,907 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,379 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,387 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 20,387 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 19,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,408 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 ZRO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZRO, 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 YY06 ZRO registered?

YY06 ZRO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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