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GJ06 FCX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,561 mi
Last recorded74,561 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 FCX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,561 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,109 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,990 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,631 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 58,049 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 58,049 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,208 miles

Front front brakes imbalance 27%

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,122 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,459 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 35,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 33,551 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 30,003 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 29,947 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,400 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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GJ06 FCX 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 86.7%.

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 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 GJ06 FCX, 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 GJ06 FCX registered?

GJ06 FCX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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