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KC56 MGE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,953 mi
Last recorded70,953 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 MGE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 70,953 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 70,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 62,097 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 62,097 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 55,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 48,639 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on extreme inner edges

Pass 27 May 2014 41,943 miles

both sides front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 34,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,676 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 8,461 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 7,815 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
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KC56 MGE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

KC56 MGE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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