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KC56 JXB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,377 mi
Last recorded60,377 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 JXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,377 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 60,227 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (3.5.1g)

Engine oil leak.

Engine oil sump corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General condition of underbody slightly corroded on the rear.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,827 miles

Front brake disc's slightly scored.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,016 miles

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear - mid section exhaust showing signs corrosion

Steering shaft & joint showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2015 55,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear - mid section exhaust showing signs corrosion

Steering shaft & joint showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,225 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 51,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,840 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack/steering feels rough when rotated

Fail 20 Dec 2013 47,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack/steering feels rough when rotated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,341 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 44,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,029 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 40,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,075 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,060 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 29,050 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 JXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

KC56 JXB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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