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KC56 LMK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,173 mi
Last recorded90,173 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 LMK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 90,173 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,787 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 81,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 65,839 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Jul 2014 65,806 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2013 60,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,563 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 8 Aug 2012 51,563 miles

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

inner faces of front brake discs badly corroded and pitted

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,834 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 43,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc inner surface corraded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,779 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 33,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (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 LMK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LMK, 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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KC56 LMK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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