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KD06 WDK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,804 mi
Last recorded47,804 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 WDK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,804 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 31,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,887 miles

exaust centre / rear joint clamp rusted off

Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,887 miles

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

exaust centre / rear joint clamp rusted off

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,227 miles

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

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

front discs inner faces heavily corroded

offside rear tyre tread perished and starting to crack

rear brake discs inner faces heavily corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,902 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 25,884 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces pitted

nearside rear & offside rear tyres tread perished & cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,067 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 22,067 miles

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

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

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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KD06 WDK 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 66.7%.

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 WDK, 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 KD06 WDK registered?

KD06 WDK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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