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GU06 LWL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,911 mi
Last recorded77,911 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 77,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 74,095 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 68,995 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 68,958 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 62,535 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 62,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Nov 2022 62,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,144 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,010 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorber lower, arm bushes slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 40kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 15kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 52,990 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 45kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both front shock absorber lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 25kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 52,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 45,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under vehicle trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2019 45,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under vehicle trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 30,468 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 30,468 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,017 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,587 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 24,587 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 13,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 6,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage/dent in fuel tank but no leaks present

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 LWL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

GU06 LWL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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