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FP56 KHK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,297 mi
Last recorded75,297 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 KHK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 75,297 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 75,159 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 75,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion rear subframe

Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,031 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 74,031 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 74,015 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at o/s front down pipe (7.1.2)

oil leak under engine

Fail 2 Jun 2017 74,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,326 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 72,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,003 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 60,250 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,122 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,530 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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FP56 KHK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP56 KHK, 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 FP56 KHK registered?

FP56 KHK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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