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GK06 AXX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,602 mi
Last recorded76,602 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 AXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2018 76,602 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2018 76,602 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 76,572 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,358 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 70,263 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front corrosion to suspension components

Rear corrosion to suspension components

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 139,151 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,421 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 57,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 33,166 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 26,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 19,082 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 19,082 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GK06 AXX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GK06 AXX, 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 GK06 AXX registered?

GK06 AXX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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