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GU06 LVO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,832 mi
Last recorded64,832 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 LVO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 64,828 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,121 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,199 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 54,167 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 49,191 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 49,186 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

different road wheels fitted on front as fitted to the rear

Pass 24 May 2014 42,122 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 34,841 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 May 2013 34,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 25,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,268 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 19,182 miles

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

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

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,253 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
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GU06 LVO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU06 LVO, 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 GU06 LVO registered?

GU06 LVO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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