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GL55 VFJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,668 mi
Last recorded60,668 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 VFJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,668 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,727 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,727 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 57,727 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2013 48,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust box clamp in very poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,873 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust box clamp in very poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,100 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,808 miles

O/s/r lamp condensated

Fail 10 Jan 2012 41,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/s/r lamp condensated

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,441 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f indicator repeater lamp cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both wiper blades are split on the ends

tyre = 225/45/18 W

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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GL55 VFJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL55 VFJ, 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 GL55 VFJ registered?

GL55 VFJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is GL55 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 VFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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