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Mazda RX-8

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,616 cc

K80 JBSMOT history

K80 JBS is a blue petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 28,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
28,638 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 JBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 JBS was last recorded at 28,638 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,622 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,638 miles
  • 2025 – 28,622 miles
  • 2024 – 28,183 miles
  • 2023 – 27,534 miles
  • 2022 – 26,847 miles
  • 2021 – 26,028 miles
  • 2020 – 25,181 miles
  • 2019 – 24,311 miles
  • 2018 – 23,053 miles
  • 2017 – 21,302 miles
  • 2016 – 19,928 miles
  • 2015 – 19,069 miles
  • 2014 – 18,387 miles
  • 2013 – 17,583 miles
  • 2012 – 16,670 miles
  • 2011 – 15,677 miles
  • 2010 – 14,552 miles
  • 2009 – 12,800 miles
  • 2008 – 10,107 miles
  • 2007 – 8,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,638 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    28,638 miles
    Test number
    903904929270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail28,638 miles (+16)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,638 miles
    Test number
    239904064872
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  3. Fail28,622 miles (+439)1 dangerous11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,622 miles
    Test number
    843585994113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExtensive corrosion to all suspension and steering components but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass28,183 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    28,183 miles
    Test number
    180068015355
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corroded

  5. Pass27,534 miles (+687)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    27,534 miles
    Test number
    464817867690
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper knuckle noisy
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded

  6. Pass26,847 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    26,847 miles
    Test number
    750680110305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,028 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    26,028 miles
    Test number
    226714407881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,181 miles (+870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,181 miles
    Test number
    312515265259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass24,311 miles (+1,258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,311 miles
    Test number
    536639589316
    • AdvisoryAAL exhaust heatsheilds are heavily corroded & deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted & brake pads hardly making contact on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Metal pipe is heavily corroded at brake flexi hose connections to Calipers
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to all suspension componants

  10. Pass23,053 miles (+1,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    23,053 miles
    Test number
    740670105039
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from air con pump when on

  11. Pass21,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,302 miles
    Test number
    500544817019
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail21,302 miles (+1,374)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,302 miles
    Test number
    625637687710
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box slight blow at clamp have sealed (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers torn and not clearing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass19,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    19,928 miles
    Test number
    564731856078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,928 miles (+112)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,928 miles
    Test number
    343267447666
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Fail19,816 miles (+747)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,816 miles
    Test number
    697162564622
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass19,069 miles (+682)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,069 miles
    Test number
    977756555145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass18,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,387 miles
    Test number
    206567444143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail18,387 miles (+804)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,387 miles
    Test number
    166136744163
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass17,583 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,583 miles
    Test number
    235889723474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,580 miles (+910)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,580 miles
    Test number
    768435913158
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass16,670 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,670 miles
    Test number
    239331502424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,668 miles (+991)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,668 miles
    Test number
    907486192020
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass15,677 miles (+1,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,677 miles
    Test number
    547384171086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass14,552 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    14,552 miles
    Test number
    622172230090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail14,552 miles (+1,752)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,552 miles
    Test number
    503432930096
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low.
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass12,800 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,800 miles
    Test number
    140177539405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,107 miles
    Test number
    841470638010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail10,107 miles (+2,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,107 miles
    Test number
    314690838071
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  29. Pass8,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    8,077 miles
    Test number
    324489817066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K80 JBS

Does K80 JBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 JBS is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K80 JBS?
The MOT on K80 JBS is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 JBS done?
K80 JBS was recorded at 28,638 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,069 miles a year.
Has K80 JBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 JBS has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K80 JBS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K80 JBS find?
K80 JBS passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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