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FV06 GGE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,741 mi
Last recorded67,741 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 GGE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,741 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,887 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 54,403 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured DROP LINK (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LIGHT UNIT (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage SIDE REPEATER UNIT (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear RUST ON WHEEL ARCH SILL AREA

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPES MISSING

Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,212 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 41,501 miles

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

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

oil level lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust back box clamp corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust back box clamp corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,785 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,863 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 16,380 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 16,380 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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FV06 GGE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV06 GGE, 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 FV06 GGE registered?

FV06 GGE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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