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GL06 VVJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,697 mi
Last recorded51,697 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 VVJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,697 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 51,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tred

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,361 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,620 miles

front brake pads wear noted...

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn....n/s/front and n/s rear tyres are 2-3mm..treads

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,798 miles

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

front brake pads may be req soon

Fail 22 Jun 2011 27,737 miles

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

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

front brake pads may be req soon

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,029 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,536 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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GL06 VVJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GL06 VVJ, 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 GL06 VVJ registered?

GL06 VVJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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