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GN56 ECX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,309 mi
Last recorded93,309 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 ECX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,309 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,934 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,641 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 83,638 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,450 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2016 80,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,389 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 61,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2012 56,243 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 56,243 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 46,578 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,452 miles

Slight corrosion on brake discs.

Wiper smear screen.

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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GN56 ECX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 GN56 ECX, 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 GN56 ECX registered?

GN56 ECX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is GN56 ECX safe to buy?

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