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KG06 AYV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,537 mi
Last recorded72,537 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 AYV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,537 miles

slight bind - o/s front brakes

Fail 27 Jun 2018 72,517 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d-bush bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front tyres scoloped inner edges

rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,022 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,666 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,823 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 61,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,865 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 47,865 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,436 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,879 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,448 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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KG06 AYV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG06 AYV, 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 KG06 AYV registered?

KG06 AYV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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