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KB06 FUO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,325 mi
Last recorded65,325 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 FUO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 65,325 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic outer sill covers fitted making it hard to check outer sill

Fail 13 May 2022 65,321 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch in front of wheel where it meets the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch in front of wheel where it meets the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic outer sill covers fitted making it hard to check outer sill

Pass 26 Mar 2021 63,674 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 63,671 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little reserved travel

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,033 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear clamp corroded and snapped

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill corroded

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge and tyre wall damaged

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2018 55,730 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear clamp corroded and snapped

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill corroded

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge and tyre wall damaged

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear clamp corroded and snapped

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight binding on o/s/f and n/s/f brakes

slight damage to n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear joint clamp corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear joint clamp heavily corroded

front and rear tyre sizes differ

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges and perishing and deep cut in tyre wall [not to cords] advise immediate replacement

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges and perishing and deep cut in tyre wall [not to cords] advise immediate replacement

Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,708 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear joint clamp heavily corroded

front and rear tyre sizes differ

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges and perishing and deep cut in tyre wall [not to cords] advise immediate replacement

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges and perishing and deep cut in tyre wall [not to cords] advise immediate replacement

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,414 miles

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

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

both front and rear number plates showing signs of deteriation.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 44,414 miles

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

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

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

both front and rear number plates showing signs of deteriation.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,651 miles

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

both wipers slightly split

cut in n/s/r inner tyre wall

cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

severe cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

squeal from n/s/r wheel?

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 14,895 miles

Front wipers slightly split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2009 11,069 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KB06 FUO 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 68.4%.

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 KB06 FUO, 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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KB06 FUO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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