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GJ56 HWM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,066 mi
Last recorded18,066 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 18,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 18,011 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 17,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 17,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 17,836 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 17,814 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 17,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 17,655 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 17,474 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 17,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,289 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,484 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 HWM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HWM, 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 HWM registered?

GJ56 HWM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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