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KD56 KPR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,252 mi
Last recorded82,252 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 KPR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 82,252 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 82,096 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,295 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 80,857 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,436 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 69,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 63,298 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 63,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 58,514 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear + nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers slightly smearing

misting of oil around engine sump

nearside front tyre large cuts on inner & outer walls

nearside outer sill dented in at rear

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 53,164 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear + nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers slightly smearing

front brake discs slightly corroded

misting of oil around engine sump

nearside front tyre large cuts on inner & outer walls

nearside outer sill dented in at rear

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,371 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre and cuts in between tread

Nearside Front wiper blade frame damage/broken

Offside Front cuts/damaged tyre between tread

Offside Rear outer side wall has cut in

Pass 30 Nov 2015 37,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside + offside rear tyre's cut's

Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,631 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,260 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 32,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,275 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,573 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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KD56 KPR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KD56 KPR, 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 KD56 KPR registered?

KD56 KPR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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