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Mazda RX-8

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,616 cc

K88 RXBMOT history

K88 RXB is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
74,087 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 RXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 RXB was last recorded at 74,087 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,087 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,087 miles
  • 2023 – 69,132 miles
  • 2021 – 67,692 miles
  • 2018 – 66,276 miles
  • 2016 – 62,311 miles
  • 2015 – 58,845 miles
  • 2014 – 52,009 miles
  • 2013 – 47,881 miles
  • 2012 – 42,094 miles
  • 2011 – 34,800 miles
  • 2010 – 30,000 miles
  • 2009 – 25,599 miles
  • 2008 – 19,985 miles
  • 2007 – 14,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,087 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicleRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front number plate ends have been cut off, still has a margin in excess of 11mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,087 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    698659338319
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle

  2. Fail74,087 miles (+4,955)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    761907335706
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle

  3. Pass69,132 miles (+1,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    328236237448
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle

  4. Pass67,692 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    881701384907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,276 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,276 miles
    Test number
    532818613979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,311 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    766444899058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,845 miles (+66)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,845 miles
    Test number
    417170650081
    • AdvisoryFront number plate ends have been cut off, still has a margin in excess of 11mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail58,779 miles (+6,770)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,779 miles
    Test number
    248423992052
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate ends have been cut off, still has a margin in excess of 11mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass52,009 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,009 miles
    Test number
    535381404308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,881 miles (+5,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,881 miles
    Test number
    469947133365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass42,094 miles (+7,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,094 miles
    Test number
    666592472234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass34,800 miles (+4,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,800 miles
    Test number
    755840381207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass30,000 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    230150870251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,599 miles (+5,614)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,599 miles
    Test number
    634646899269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass19,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,985 miles
    Test number
    793094798266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,985 miles (+5,775)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,985 miles
    Test number
    333841698290
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass14,210 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,210 miles
    Test number
    981088427373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,542 miles
    Test number
    404252637292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 RXB

Does K88 RXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K88 RXB expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K88 RXB?
The MOT on K88 RXB expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K88 RXB done?
K88 RXB was recorded at 74,087 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 3,579 miles a year.
Has K88 RXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 RXB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on K88 RXB 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 K88 RXB find?
K88 RXB passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 2 more.

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