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AU56 YHG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,148 mi
Last recorded51,148 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 YHG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 51,148 miles

Offside Front different wheel fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 47,876 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 46,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,875 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,835 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,922 miles

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,320 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,273 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 26,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 20,491 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn on inner face

Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,841 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,649 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 15,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,481 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 12,481 miles

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

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

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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AU56 YHG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AU56 YHG, 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 AU56 YHG registered?

AU56 YHG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is AU56 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 YHG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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