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GX03 EPA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,808 mi
Last recorded77,808 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 EPA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2016 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs a little worn, n/s/f has had pad on the metal. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear outer bulb out

brake fluid pot full

clutch bearing noise

engine warning lamp on

o/s/f not quite as free as the n/s/f ... pads all fitted dry

Pass 29 May 2015 67,591 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 63,911 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,916 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,237 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 43,440 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 43,440 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 33,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 19 Sep 2008 21,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,178 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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GX03 EPA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX03 EPA, 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 GX03 EPA registered?

GX03 EPA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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