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KC56 FMM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,275 mi
Last recorded82,275 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 FMM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,275 miles

Offside Rear off side rear tyre has nail

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 82,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear off side rear tyre has nail

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,605 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 80,605 miles

Electrical wiring insecure lambda wire broken in cat (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and tail pipe (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 80,510 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 75,090 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,321 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 67,454 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 67,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,028 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 62,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,513 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 56,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 FMM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FMM, 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 FMM registered?

KC56 FMM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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