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EY56 KZO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,847 mi
Last recorded91,847 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 KZO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 91,847 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,485 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 89,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 85,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,485 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 80,485 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,082 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jun 2013 53,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,880 miles

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

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,595 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,460 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,219 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,710 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
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EY56 KZO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY56 KZO, 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 EY56 KZO registered?

EY56 KZO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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