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P7 GTE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,258 mi
Last recorded50,258 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 GTE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,258 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,634 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,360 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 36,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,208 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,480 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,480 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 27,044 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 May 2011 27,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2010 23,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2010 23,926 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2009 20,016 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 20,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 19,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P7 GTE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P7 GTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P7 GTE registered?

P7 GTE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is P7 GTE safe to buy?

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