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GK56 OXC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,851 mi
Last recorded37,851 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 37,851 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 37,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 35,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 34,705 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 34,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,927 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 32,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,159 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,601 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,055 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,352 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,489 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 22,489 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are on 2mm

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,812 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,785 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,518 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 14,518 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GK56 OXC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

GK56 OXC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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