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GL06 VVZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,702 mi
Last recorded62,702 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 VVZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,702 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,800 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 57,062 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,113 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 35,903 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,691 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VVZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

GL06 VVZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 July 2006.

Is GL06 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 VVZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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