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KC56 UKV

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,332 mi
Last recorded75,332 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 UKV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 75,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has superficial cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,951 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 68,929 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 68,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,063 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 61,177 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,679 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 56,679 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,736 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,715 miles

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

Offside Front 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 UKV is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 44,002 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 UKV, 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 19 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 UKV registered?

KC56 UKV is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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