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GY56 CKX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,290 mi
Last recorded71,290 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 CKX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,722 miles

slight play in near side rear drop link

Fail 30 Apr 2014 66,722 miles

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

slight play in near side rear drop link

Pass 6 Apr 2013 57,243 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 57,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,867 miles

Small cracks in tread on near side front and off side front tyres.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,867 miles

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

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

Small cracks in tread on near side front and off side front tyres.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,844 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,458 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged.

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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GY56 CKX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GY56 CKX, 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 GY56 CKX registered?

GY56 CKX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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