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OY56 GZL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,053 mi
Last recorded43,053 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 GZL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,053 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 36,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 1.6mm inner / 2mm outer edge (225/45/18)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,186 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,479 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 24,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,692 miles

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

n/s wiper is slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,752 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,600 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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OY56 GZL 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 88.9%.

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 OY56 GZL, 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 OY56 GZL registered?

OY56 GZL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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