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KB55 EFE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,940 mi
Last recorded72,940 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 EFE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,940 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 72,940 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,328 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,392 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 68,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,494 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 55,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,820 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,053 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,854 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)

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Dec 2008 22,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KB55 EFE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KB55 EFE, 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 KB55 EFE registered?

KB55 EFE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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