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KC56 FKY

2007 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,653 mi
Last recorded89,653 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 FKY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,653 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe & steering/suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe & steering/suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear covered in under seal

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 89,634 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe & steering/suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe & steering/suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear covered in under seal

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 88,797 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR FLOORPAN,SUBFRAME ANBD SUSPENSION ARM AREAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 88,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR FLOORPAN,SUBFRAME ANBD SUSPENSION ARM AREAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 87,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play on rack joint (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 83,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,421 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 82,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 77,233 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 77,224 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,345 miles

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

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 23 Jan 2014 49,858 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 49,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,059 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,417 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 24,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 15,994 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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KC56 FKY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 44,002 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 KC56 FKY, 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 19 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KC56 FKY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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