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DY56 KCV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,621 mi
Last recorded48,621 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 KCV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 48,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,329 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 45,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 44,829 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,174 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,025 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 24 Mar 2017 34,536 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 25,098 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 25,094 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,665 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 18,812 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 18,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,834 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,718 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 14,710 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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DY56 KCV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY56 KCV, 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 DY56 KCV registered?

DY56 KCV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is DY56 KCV safe to buy?

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