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GF06 XXE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,254 mi
Last recorded183,254 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 XXE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 183,254 miles

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 166,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 147,029 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

coolant level light illuminated on dash

Fail 25 Apr 2016 147,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

coolant level light illuminated on dash

Pass 27 Apr 2015 127,846 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 127,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 103,865 miles

Front exhaust heat shield in poor condition

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Red warning ligh on in dash

Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,865 miles

Front exhaust heat shield in poor condition

Red warning ligh on in dash

Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/F tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 38,122 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,122 miles

Nearside side repeater lamp lens damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,862 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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GF06 XXE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF06 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

GF06 XXE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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