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KC06 YFN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,262 mi
Last recorded103,262 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 103,262 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 102,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 101,247 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 100,381 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 100,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,705 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,929 miles

small patches of corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2020 90,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small patches of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,694 miles

oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2016 65,819 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres worn close to 2mm

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,378 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 58,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,409 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 52,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,714 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,080 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,529 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,498 miles

Both front tyres getting close to wear indicators.

Pass 29 May 2009 18,744 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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KC06 YFN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KC06 YFN, 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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KC06 YFN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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