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VU06 GFK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,174 mi
Last recorded130,174 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 GFK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 130,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded,.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 127,204 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

body corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 115,072 miles

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

body has corrossion.

Fail 12 Feb 2020 115,071 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

body has corrossion.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

body has corrosion.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

body has corrosion.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 109,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 109,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,118 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 82,030 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,508 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 37,522 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)

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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VU06 GFK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU06 GFK, 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 VU06 GFK registered?

VU06 GFK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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