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YY55 UUV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,006 mi
Last recorded35,006 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 UUV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

steering system slight rough

under vehicle general corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,648 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 32,626 miles

Emissions not tested emmisions (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 13 May 2015 26,205 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all tyres are perished in treads and sidewalls especially OSF

steering slightly stiffer right than left.

sump pan corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,525 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 23,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,218 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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YY55 UUV 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 77.8%.

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 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 YY55 UUV, 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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YY55 UUV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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