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SL06 KCE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,777 mi
Last recorded68,777 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 KCE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2019 68,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both at flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,916 miles

various areas of corrosion to both subframes

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,117 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 57,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,913 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,688 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,280 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 22 Apr 2009 37,718 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 37,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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SL06 KCE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL06 KCE, 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 SL06 KCE registered?

SL06 KCE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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