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KL56 FTX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,893 mi
Last recorded88,893 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 FTX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat - mid section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wheelarches modified

Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,869 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,645 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 70,566 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,926 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 66,860 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,602 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,091 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 60,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,407 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,902 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/R ANTI ROLLBAR LINK

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,422 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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KL56 FTX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KL56 FTX, 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 KL56 FTX registered?

KL56 FTX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is KL56 FTX safe to buy?

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