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JA51 KMA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,002 mi
Last recorded18,002 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA51 KMA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 18,002 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 17,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 17,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 17,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 17,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 17,103 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 17,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread pattern cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread pattern cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 16,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 16,514 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 16,043 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,717 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,901 miles

cracking on tyres offside front and nearside front but not exsposing ply

Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,593 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,624 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 11,624 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,228 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 10,228 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,919 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 5,945 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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JA51 KMA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JA51 KMA, 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 JA51 KMA registered?

JA51 KMA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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