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GV06 LFA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,751 mi
Last recorded94,751 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 LFA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,751 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust clamp broken due to corrosion, exhaust is secure with no leaks at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2016 94,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 R18 W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres perishing and worn on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust clamp broken due to corrosion, exhaust is secure with no leaks at time of test

engine oil below minimum

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,173 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 92,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,728 miles

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

both rear lamps slightly condensated

front no. plate is cracked

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 83,728 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

both rear lamps slightly condensated

front no. plate is cracked

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust clamp is corroded on rear box

rear lamps are becoming condensated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,062 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r lamp condensated

rear exhaust clamp corroded middle to back box

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,400 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,400 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,776 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 44,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,104 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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GV06 LFA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GV06 LFA, 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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GV06 LFA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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