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KD06 RGV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,503 mi
Last recorded82,503 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 RGV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,503 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 82,503 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 82,450 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (7.3.A.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at CAT joint (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r18 95w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,896 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,907 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres outer sidewalls perished

both rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 75,848 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,212 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 69,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,675 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 62,672 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 52,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 21 May 2010 44,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,283 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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KD06 RGV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KD06 RGV, 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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KD06 RGV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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