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VE56 GLZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,848 mi
Last recorded70,848 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 GLZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,848 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 70,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,717 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 68,717 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 66,333 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,333 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,522 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,069 miles

poor o/s wiper rubber.

poor rear exhaust u clamp.

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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VE56 GLZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE56 GLZ, 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 VE56 GLZ registered?

VE56 GLZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is VE56 GLZ safe to buy?

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