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S7 GXX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,167 mi
Last recorded74,167 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 GXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 74,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 71,121 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 71,121 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,426 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,580 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 60,580 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,700 miles

Both rear anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 48,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under covers fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,709 miles

front inner brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn 3mm/perished

rear anti roll bar link dust covers split

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,599 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,355 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 24 Nov 2011 10,750 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 9,105 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 7,574 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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S7 GXX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S7 GXX, 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 S7 GXX registered?

S7 GXX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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