CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT55 MUA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,439 mi
Last recorded57,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MUA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 57,328 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 57,179 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 56,716 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 54,285 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,335 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,144 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,904 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 43,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,614 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 30,254 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 30,254 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 22,507 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1,6mm

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT55 MUA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT55 MUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT55 MUA?

You can check the full history of BT55 MUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT55 MUA registered?

BT55 MUA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is BT55 MUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 MUA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT55 MUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT55 MUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.