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K2 NBC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,122 mi
Last recorded83,122 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 NBC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 83,122 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,860 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,346 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,774 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,982 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Dec 2011 70,982 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,103 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 53,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,903 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 41,903 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) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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K2 NBC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K2 NBC, 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 K2 NBC registered?

K2 NBC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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