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GX56 VBD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,870 mi
Last recorded70,870 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 VBD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 70,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,056 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 63,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 59,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,934 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,508 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,073 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 37,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,713 miles

froht & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,045 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 34,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,633 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,065 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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GX56 VBD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GX56 VBD, 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 GX56 VBD registered?

GX56 VBD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is GX56 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX56 VBD shows 16 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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