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KG06 ZZO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,729 mi
Last recorded79,729 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,729 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 78,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 78,352 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,020 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,495 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp rusted away

Fail 25 Nov 2022 74,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp rusted away

Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,917 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,545 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,814 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 65,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML light on

Offside side repeater damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***225/45/18 95y*** bald inner edge *** (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,367 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 63,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,517 miles

Both front tyre's are cracked and perished within the tread

Both front tyre's are worn on the inner edge

Condensation in offside rear light unit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has damage to offside front wing

Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,617 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyre's are cracked and perished within the tread

Both front tyre's are worn on the inner edge

Condensation in offside rear light unit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has damage to offside front wing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,103 miles

both front tyres start to crack

rear exhaust box clamp v rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2014 57,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front tyres start to crack

rear exhaust box clamp v rusty

Pass 23 May 2013 51,438 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

front tyres start to crack

Fail 22 May 2013 51,438 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

front tyres start to crack

Pass 18 May 2012 45,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2012 45,504 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,970 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,941 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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KG06 ZZO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZZO, 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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KG06 ZZO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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