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K88 AEC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,797 mi
Last recorded79,797 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 AEC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 79,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,044 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 77,044 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,754 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 75,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,597 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,307 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,036 miles

EML on

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

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

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

front washers poor

item removed from screen prior to test

Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,585 miles

E.M.L. on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front washers poor.

n/s/f tyre perished.

o/s wiper blade split.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

n/s/f screen washer weak

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r brake squeak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 54,771 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

squealing noise noted...o/s/rear brake .suspect pad warning strip..advise wheels off inspection...

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,771 miles

squealing noise noted...o/s/rear brake .suspect pad warning strip..advise wheels off inspection...

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,614 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,472 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 45,604 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,604 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 29 Jan 2009 35,687 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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K88 AEC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K88 AEC, 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 K88 AEC registered?

K88 AEC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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