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OY56 GZN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,106 mi
Last recorded24,106 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 GZN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 24,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 23,139 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 22,666 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 21,610 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 21,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,808 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 19,808 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,620 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres /tread perished slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,037 miles

Emissions only just met requirements

Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,334 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,973 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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OY56 GZN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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