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GF06 GXH

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,160 mi
Last recorded58,160 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 58,160 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,309 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 51,581 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 51,576 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Lower General rust and corroded on under sides

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,094 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 44,094 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,289 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 36,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s rear light unit has condensation

o/s rear light unit has water in

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 23,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,196 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 20,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,462 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 17,461 miles

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

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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GF06 GXH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GXH, 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 GF06 GXH registered?

GF06 GXH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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