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KC06 WDX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,342 mi
Last recorded74,342 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 WDX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 74,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 73,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r track control arm is bent

Fail 22 Jun 2018 72,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r track control arm is bent

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,663 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 68,503 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,369 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 56,366 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure droplink (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,061 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers split

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,453 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 41,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,706 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,609 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 26,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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
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KC06 WDX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KC06 WDX, 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 KC06 WDX registered?

KC06 WDX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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