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KC56 DNX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,612 mi
Last recorded63,612 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 DNX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 63,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 60,767 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,011 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 58,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,064 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 56,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,322 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,968 miles

front suspension component bushes perished

rear suspension component bushes perished

Pass 8 Apr 2017 40,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres showing age related cracks

child seat fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2017 40,289 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres showing age related cracks

child seat fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,896 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 39,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 38,608 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 38,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,393 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,779 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,180 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,431 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 22,431 miles

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

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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KC56 DNX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KC56 DNX, 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 KC56 DNX registered?

KC56 DNX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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