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KO06 HKL

2006 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,557 mi
Last recorded75,557 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 HKL
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 75,557 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 75,557 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 73,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,077 miles

Front registration plate has been mounted to the nearside of the bumper and not very easy to read when looking from the offside of the vehicle

Offside Rear lamp has slight condensation

Pass 16 Jan 2019 66,729 miles

Offside Rear lamp has condensation

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,983 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,650 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear slightly perished around tread

Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,650 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres and nearside rear slightly perished around tread

Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,870 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,870 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak, front underside

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated/splitting

Fail 21 Jul 2011 47,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak, front underside

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated/splitting

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,181 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,723 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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KO06 HKL is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO06 HKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KO06 HKL registered?

KO06 HKL is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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