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KB55 FRC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,891 mi
Last recorded90,891 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 FRC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,891 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,188 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 85,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,990 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 84,990 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 84,351 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 82,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,813 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,040 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 71,338 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 71,310 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,176 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 66,164 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp brokern

Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front tyres wearing on edges and starting to perish

Pass 15 Jan 2011 54,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 48,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 39,943 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
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KB55 FRC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

KB55 FRC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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