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GP56 BLX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,898 mi
Last recorded76,898 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 BLX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 76,898 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,917 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 60,747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,761 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 49,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,145 miles

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

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

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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GP56 BLX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GP56 BLX, 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 GP56 BLX registered?

GP56 BLX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 December 2006.

Is GP56 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP56 BLX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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