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GY56 CMK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,850 mi
Last recorded97,850 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 CMK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 97,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,533 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 89,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

several areas under car corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,146 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner sills have light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,238 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sill have corrosion all the way along

Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,049 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,116 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,185 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,979 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,252 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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GY56 CMK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GY56 CMK, 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 CMK registered?

GY56 CMK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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