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GJ06 TXX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,941 mi
Last recorded86,941 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 86,416 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 85,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre stop light not working

Fail 11 Dec 2018 85,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 Y18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre stop light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,986 miles

Damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,022 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,997 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,866 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,159 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 49,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,460 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,689 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,005 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 16,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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 TXX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

GJ06 TXX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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