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EK06 GBZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,776 mi
Last recorded16,776 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 GBZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 16,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 16,630 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 14,914 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 14,914 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached IS DETATCHED (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 14,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 13,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 12,943 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 11,676 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,022 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,759 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 7,618 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
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EK06 GBZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EK06 GBZ, 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 EK06 GBZ registered?

EK06 GBZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for EK06 GBZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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