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MF06 KDU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,493 mi
Last recorded79,493 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 KDU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp coroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 79,492 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp coroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 79,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,829 miles

Front Oil leak at front with radiators ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 69,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak at front with radiators ()

engine warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2016 62,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 55,361 miles

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 1 Oct 2014 49,629 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 49,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Front Brake Discs (Poor)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 45,140 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 45,140 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front washer jet badly blocked - 1 of 4 providing screen wash

Pass 10 May 2012 39,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 34,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,750 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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MF06 KDU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF06 KDU, 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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MF06 KDU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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