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G17 ADR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,062 mi
Last recorded81,062 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 ADR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components on underside undersealed

sills covers fitted

steering has a tight spot

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Sep 2025 81,054 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components on underside undersealed

sills covers fitted

steering has a tight spot

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,876 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,282 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle but a coating has been applied

Fail 17 Aug 2023 80,276 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill near (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed near (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed near (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle but a coating has been applied

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,163 miles

underside of vehicle has a protective coating applied

Fail 15 Aug 2022 79,161 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle has a protective coating applied

Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,774 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 78,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 74,667 miles

underside and all components slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 73,237 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 73,237 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,212 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,616 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 57,631 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,426 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,363 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 46,631 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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G17 ADR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G17 ADR, 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 G17 ADR registered?

G17 ADR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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