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GL06 VFY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,348 mi
Last recorded61,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 VFY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,603 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyres perished and cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres perished

Fail 24 Jun 2013 34,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres on legal limit

o/s rear tye has a nail in it

o/s rear tyre cut

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,362 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 26,362 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,253 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 22,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,915 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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GL06 VFY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL06 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL06 VFY registered?

GL06 VFY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is GL06 VFY safe to buy?

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