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SO55 GEJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,819 mi
Last recorded68,819 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 GEJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,819 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,726 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 65,726 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,529 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,277 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 56,277 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension level sensor bracket broken

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,430 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,166 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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SO55 GEJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO55 GEJ, 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 SO55 GEJ registered?

SO55 GEJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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