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GY56 CMU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,979 mi
Last recorded48,979 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 CMU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 48,979 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 48,203 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 48,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 47,684 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 47,581 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,553 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,480 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,434 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,333 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,950 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 46,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,773 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,371 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,631 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,803 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

small chips over windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,675 miles

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

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

Offside 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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GY56 CMU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU registered?

GY56 CMU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is GY56 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 CMU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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