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GX56 ECY

2006 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 ECY
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,740 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,938 miles

Offside Rear tyre low close to 2mm

Fail 10 Jun 2016 56,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre low close to 2mm

Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,651 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,454 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,150 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,103 miles

advise nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge on raised tread but on 3mm across the centre 3/4 of the tyre tread

advise offside front tyre is starting to scubb on the inner edge on raised tread but on 4mm across the centre 3/4 of the tyre tread

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,521 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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GX56 ECY is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX56 ECY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX56 ECY registered?

GX56 ECY is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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