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KM06 GPK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 GPK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,328 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 90,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 90,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre, wearing/scrubbing inner edge of tread, but has not reached internal structure at present time of test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre, wearing/scrubbing inner edge of tread, but has not reached internal structure at present time of test

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,357 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 87,357 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 81,802 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 79,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,312 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 70,671 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 70,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 61,362 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 612,342 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,286 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 49,286 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,978 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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KM06 GPK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KM06 GPK, 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 KM06 GPK registered?

KM06 GPK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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