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AO55 YKB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,421 mi
Last recorded55,421 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YKB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,421 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,311 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 55,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Tyre perishing

O/S/F tyre perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs wearing unevenly on inner surface

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,796 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 52,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres perishing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,227 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

rear brake application becoming uneven

slight lift/play offside front upper balljoint

Fail 22 Jan 2010 41,255 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

rear brake application becoming uneven

slight lift/play offside front upper balljoint

Fail 21 Feb 2009 35,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,865 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)

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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AO55 YKB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AO55 YKB, 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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AO55 YKB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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