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KB06 KRU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,801 mi
Last recorded146,801 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 KRU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 146,801 miles

Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded

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

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2024 137,534 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 137,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced unable to see beam pattern clearly (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced unable to see beam pattern clearly (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,820 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 118,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 107,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,044 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 101,044 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 100,941 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inner edge and has slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inner edge and has slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,346 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,512 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,301 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,260 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,133 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,643 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 25,643 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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KB06 KRU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KB06 KRU, 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 KRU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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