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AV06 YMK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,379 mi
Last recorded60,379 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 YMK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 60,379 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 60,377 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 54,309 miles

outstanding manufacturers safety recall

Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,670 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,584 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

oil on minimum & has a mayonaisse type gunk on dipstick

Fail 2 Dec 2016 48,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil on minimum & has a mayonaisse type gunk on dipstick

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,946 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,013 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 41,013 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,110 miles

2nd fast idle test performed...

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

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CURRENTLY 2.0 MM BUT COMPLETELY DEVOID OF TREAD AT INSIDE EDGE/STRONG RECOMMEND MONITOR

both front tyres are wworn on inner edge, both are aged considerably o/s/f 3.0 mm where testable

n/s/r exhaust holed/corroded

rear roadsprings/exhaust/underbody exhibit surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,327 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,619 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,911 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,597 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,731 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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AV06 YMK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV06 YMK, 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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AV06 YMK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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