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OY06 GRZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,761 mi
Last recorded97,761 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 GRZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,761 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 97,759 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 90,378 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 84,461 miles

Engine cover fitted

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stone chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 84,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stone chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 77,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,362 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,730 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,247 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,172 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 46,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,981 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,688 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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OY06 GRZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY06 GRZ, 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 OY06 GRZ registered?

OY06 GRZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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