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SO06 GZL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,064 mi
Last recorded90,064 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 GZL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 90,064 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,613 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,876 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Offside inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension arms have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody, suspension, sills etc corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,862 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,341 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,279 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 42,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,392 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 36,381 miles

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

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

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 GZL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SO06 GZL registered?

SO06 GZL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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