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VO56 KZB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,304 mi
Last recorded53,304 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 KZB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,304 miles

Driver's seat back not fold !

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bush partly separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing rotten !

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box partly rusted.

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear sub frames. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 53,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill rusted with hole. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat back not fold !

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bush partly separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing rotten !

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear sub frames. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 51,056 miles

Advise corrosion to rear suspension component and mounts

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 50,947 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Advise corrosion to rear suspension component and mounts

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,246 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,396 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,284 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 35,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,341 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,658 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,766 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,410 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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VO56 KZB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO56 KZB, 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 VO56 KZB registered?

VO56 KZB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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