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KC56 MEU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,697 mi
Last recorded91,697 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 MEU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,697 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 84,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,984 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 76,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,081 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,408 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 47,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,700 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,893 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,027 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 MEU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

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

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