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R8 KPK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,830 mi
Last recorded28,830 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 KPK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 28,830 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 28,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate/splitting slightly in between tread

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate/splitting slightly in between tread

Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,544 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 20,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 19,104 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 19,104 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,225 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,019 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
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R8 KPK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R8 KPK, 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 R8 KPK registered?

R8 KPK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is R8 KPK safe to buy?

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