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KG56 LKV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,315 mi
Last recorded74,315 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 LKV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm, in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Coolant leak of engine, dripping onto floor, on idle. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm, in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 68,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,902 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 62,775 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,865 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,297 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,578 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Mar 2016 51,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,095 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,758 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,956 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 LKV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LKV, 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 KG56 LKV registered?

KG56 LKV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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