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KF56 VSL

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 VSL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 95,503 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 92,502 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,632 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 82,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 81,904 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 71,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,093 miles

14% imbalance front brakes

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 68,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

14% imbalance front brakes

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,278 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust clamp incomplete

Pass 9 May 2014 53,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 53,520 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,972 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,572 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 32,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,986 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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KF56 VSL 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 73.7%.

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 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 KF56 VSL, 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 KF56 VSL registered?

KF56 VSL is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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