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GX06 ZTK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,333 mi
Last recorded35,333 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 ZTK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 35,333 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 33,915 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side front , off side front and off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 33,896 miles

Emissions unable to be completed all readings very high and smoking from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side front , off side front and off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 30,991 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 30,483 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 28,626 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 25,625 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 23,070 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 20,834 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,754 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,791 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,810 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,447 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 8,862 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,266 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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GX06 ZTK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GX06 ZTK, 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 ZTK registered?

GX06 ZTK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is GX06 ZTK safe to buy?

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