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GV06 BKO

2006 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,744 mi
Last recorded49,744 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BKO
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

baffles lose in rear silencer

Fail 17 Oct 2017 49,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

baffles lose in rear silencer

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,814 miles

rear silencer baffles loose

Fail 1 Nov 2016 38,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

EML on

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,359 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 30,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,440 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,346 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 13,346 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 11,909 miles

both rear tyres perishing and getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,612 miles

rear tyres worn

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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GV06 BKO is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV06 BKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV06 BKO is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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