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DN55 KBZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,692 mi
Last recorded53,692 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 KBZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 53,692 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 52,914 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,012 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,440 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 51,440 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,172 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,596 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 48,596 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,315 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 47,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,094 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,664 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 40,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,547 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 37,544 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,782 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,157 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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DN55 KBZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DN55 KBZ, 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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DN55 KBZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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