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GY06 OWR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,811 mi
Last recorded59,811 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 OWR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,811 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,220 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,167 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 58,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,269 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,968 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,968 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 May 2011 46,503 miles

Coolant light on

Off Side Rear Light unit smisted

Off Side frt Tyres Cut on side wall but not down to cords

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

Fail 12 May 2011 46,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Coolant light on

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

Off Side Rear Light unit smisted

Off Side frt Tyres Cut on side wall but not down to cords

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

Pass 10 May 2010 39,606 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 35,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GY06 OWR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY06 OWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY06 OWR registered?

GY06 OWR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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