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GV06 LXE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,222 mi
Last recorded55,222 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 LXE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all tyres in poor contion

Fail 9 Mar 2014 55,220 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all tyres in poor contion

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,364 miles

accident damage to nearside rear

nearside wiper slight smearing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,629 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,537 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,795 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 4,731 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 LXE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXE, 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 GV06 LXE registered?

GV06 LXE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 August 2006.

Is GV06 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV06 LXE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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