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SO06 GYR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,190 mi
Last recorded56,190 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 GYR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 56,190 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 54,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,771 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 51,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,735 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,071 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 30,071 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,752 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 22,752 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge getting low ( 2mm )

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

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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SO06 GYR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SO06 GYR, 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 SO06 GYR registered?

SO06 GYR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SO06 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO06 GYR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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