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KG56 GTU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,460 mi
Last recorded70,460 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 GTU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,460 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2014 64,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f, o/s/f , o/s/r,tyres cracking within tread pattern

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,150 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,995 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,220 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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KG56 GTU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KG56 GTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG56 GTU registered?

KG56 GTU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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