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R18 KYK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,949 mi
Last recorded68,949 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 KYK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 68,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,906 miles

Adavanced corrosion to front & rear subframes

O/S & N/S inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2021 68,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion to front & rear subframes, inner & outer sills

Headlight images deteriorating

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 64,439 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 64,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,211 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

ns outer sill has plastic trim not allowing full inspection

os outer sill has plastic trim not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

ns outer sill corroded

osf outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,168 miles

Front head lamp patten poor

Fail 11 Jul 2017 54,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front head lamp patten poor

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,959 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,053 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

gearbox has light misting of oil

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 6 Jul 2015 48,052 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

gearbox has light misting of oil

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,456 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,147 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 37,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,077 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)

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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R18 KYK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R18 KYK, 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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R18 KYK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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