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GY56 AYD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,118 mi
Last recorded44,118 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 AYD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 44,118 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 40,529 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 38,530 miles

All four inner wheels corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Missing top clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hubs corroded both sides

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Has water in it but dose not affect the lights

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 38,529 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs have corrosion and pitting. All have approx 30kg fluctuation.

All inner road wheels corroded.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Missing clamp (over top style) (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake hoses showing age.

Front hub components corroded.

N/s/r lamp has moisture ingress.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level sensor leaking.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 38,526 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 38,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,174 miles

front brake pads thin

Fail 4 Jul 2016 36,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pads thin

Pass 13 May 2015 24,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 19,478 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 19,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,868 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 11,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,274 miles

all tyres have cracks due to age no cords showing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 1,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 3,282 miles

all four tyre treads slightly cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2009 3,259 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 2,610 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
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GY56 AYD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY56 AYD, 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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GY56 AYD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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