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GX06 OKB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,634 mi
Last recorded98,634 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 OKB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 98,634 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,610 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower body damage

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody/sill rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 95,605 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lens foggy affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected windscreen cracked top to bottom in drivers swept area (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower body damage

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody/sill rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 92,255 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 87,749 miles

Front numberplate damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases support bracket corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2018 82,890 miles

Front exhaust heat shield corroded & loose

Front headlamp lenses fading

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 May 2018 82,885 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield corroded & loose

Front headlamp lenses fading

Rear exhaust clamp missing

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 May 2017 78,436 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2016 73,190 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,594 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 66,589 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 60,863 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 53,987 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 47,568 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 47,568 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 40,902 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 40,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,173 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2009
Fail 22 Jun 2009 29,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GX06 OKB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX06 OKB, 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 GX06 OKB registered?

GX06 OKB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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