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GV56 CGX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,500 mi
Last recorded57,500 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 CGX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 57,500 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres edges slight wear

headlights condition

nearside front brake binding

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre edge slight wear

Pass 11 Apr 2022 56,817 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlights condition

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Apr 2022 56,817 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

headlights condition

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlights condition

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Mar 2021 55,894 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure joint clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlights condition

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,426 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 53,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources a lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged near to the limits

Rear brake pads wearing near to the limits

Rear exhaust joint clamp is missing

Fail 15 Jan 2019 50,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources a lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged near to the limits

Rear brake pads wearing near to the limits

Rear exhaust joint clamp is missing

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,048 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,920 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,481 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 32,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,575 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,136 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,302 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 24,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,332 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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GV56 CGX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV56 CGX, 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 GV56 CGX registered?

GV56 CGX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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