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KB55 XFX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,401 mi
Last recorded74,401 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 74,401 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 72,301 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,382 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 66,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking inside the tread

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,831 miles

engine coolant level warrning light in but level checked & ok

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,683 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 43,683 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/ & o/s/front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Dec 2010 37,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,915 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 31,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,618 miles

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

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 XFX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

KB55 XFX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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