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RN55 KCX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,067 mi
Last recorded79,067 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 KCX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2013 75,499 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 75,499 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f indicator lence broken

Fail 13 Jan 2012 68,483 miles

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

front and rear number plates poor condition starting to de-laminate

Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,483 miles

front and rear number plates poor condition starting to de-laminate

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,892 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 58,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,412 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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RN55 KCX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 RN55 KCX, 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 RN55 KCX registered?

RN55 KCX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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