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KG06 BAV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 BAV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,626 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 72,861 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

225/45/18 X 4

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECOIRDS

Fail 20 May 2015 60,718 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

225/45/18 X 4

NSR LAMP UNIT CONDENSATEION

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

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

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

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 20 May 2015 60,718 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

225/45/18 X 4

NSR LAMP UNIT CONDENSATEION

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,101 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,021 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 52,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,333 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 48,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,844 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 48,144 miles

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

Wipers starting to smear screen.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,315 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KG06 BAV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KG06 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

KG06 BAV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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