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GF06 GWE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 GWE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,889 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres feathered.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 91,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chips in windscreen.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres feathered.

Pass 5 May 2017 86,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit egde (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2017 86,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit egde (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,071 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 74,494 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,494 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,902 miles

Both rear brakes binding sightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,668 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 55,536 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 55,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,024 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 39,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,357 miles

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

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

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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GF06 GWE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF06 GWE, 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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GF06 GWE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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