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KM55 AOH

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 AOH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2014 85,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,394 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 82,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,662 miles

225/45VR18

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE JUST OVER TREAD WEAR BARS

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INSIDE - NEEDS ALIGNMENT

FUEL LEVEL LOW

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

NEAR SIDE SUN-VISOR WON'T STAY UP

Fail 3 Jan 2012 76,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

225/45VR18

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE JUST OVER TREAD WEAR BARS

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INSIDE - NEEDS ALIGNMENT

FUEL LEVEL LOW

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

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SPLIT

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,650 miles

Oil leak

coolant light on

n/s/r outer side light not working

Fail 10 Dec 2008 46,649 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coolant light on

n/s/r outer side light not working

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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KM55 AOH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM55 AOH, 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 KM55 AOH registered?

KM55 AOH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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