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GJ56 HVE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,207 mi
Last recorded78,207 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 HVE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,207 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear of sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 78,207 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear of sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 78,141 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Rear end returns of both sill panels corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,965 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Fail 30 Sep 2019 77,965 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,579 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 77,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,483 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,725 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jul 2015 74,030 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,642 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,253 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,762 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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GJ56 HVE 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 75%.

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 GJ56 HVE, 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 GJ56 HVE registered?

GJ56 HVE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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