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KJ06 FDV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,792 mi
Last recorded81,792 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 FDV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 81,792 miles

Offside Front front brake slightly grabbing

Fail 11 May 2019 81,789 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front front brake slightly grabbing

Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,559 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre Perished and Cracked Between Treds

Offside Front Tyre Perished and Cracked Between Treds

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 77,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,713 miles

Front tyres cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 70,888 miles

front tyres cracking

offside front disc corroded but ok at time of test

Fail 6 May 2015 70,857 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front tyres cracking

offside front disc corroded but ok at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 68,622 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,305 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,735 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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KJ06 FDV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KJ06 FDV, 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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KJ06 FDV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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