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V52 KBS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,148 mi
Last recorded42,148 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 KBS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 42,148 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 37,578 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 37,529 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 36,995 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 36,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,624 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 36,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 36,615 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,442 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,383 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre cracked between tyre tread

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,134 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 24,134 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,699 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,677 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 21,677 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,530 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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V52 KBS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V52 KBS, 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 V52 KBS registered?

V52 KBS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is V52 KBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 KBS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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