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KN56 ZNZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,737 mi
Last recorded75,737 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 ZNZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 75,729 miles

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 72,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,703 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,773 miles

225/45/18

both front tyres perished in tread

n/s/f rim damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,049 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,083 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Mar 2013 49,956 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 49,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 39,523 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 39,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,509 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 35,506 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,865 miles

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

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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KN56 ZNZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 KN56 ZNZ, 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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KN56 ZNZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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