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FY06 GRX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,808 mi
Last recorded89,808 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 GRX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,808 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 84,123 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 73,890 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,796 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 65,796 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,079 miles

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

NSF brake partially siezed

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 46,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 31,508 miles

Accident damage NSF lower bumper

EML Light on

Fail 17 May 2013 31,508 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Accident damage NSF lower bumper

EML Light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 21,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,626 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,631 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,060 miles

all 4 discs starting to corrode

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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FY06 GRX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY06 GRX, 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 FY06 GRX registered?

FY06 GRX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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