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GK56 OWZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,800 mi
Last recorded86,800 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OWZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 86,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,936 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 16 Sep 2011 77,936 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,761 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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GK56 OWZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK56 OWZ, 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 GK56 OWZ registered?

GK56 OWZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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