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FG55 KTO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,089 mi
Last recorded52,089 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 KTO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 52,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 49,268 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 48,669 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 41,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 41,171 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 40,568 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 39,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 38,798 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 38,798 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 1.68 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 38,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,863 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,075 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 37,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,527 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 35,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,520 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 33,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,757 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,632 miles

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

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)

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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FG55 KTO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG55 KTO, 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 FG55 KTO registered?

FG55 KTO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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