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Mazda RX-8

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,616 cc

L18 RXBMOT history

L18 RXB is a blue petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 28 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 90,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
90,474 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RXB was last recorded at 90,474 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,474 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,474 miles
  • 2024 – 88,355 miles
  • 2023 – 86,207 miles
  • 2019 – 77,447 miles
  • 2018 – 69,350 miles
  • 2017 – 62,404 miles
  • 2016 – 56,670 miles
  • 2015 – 51,189 miles
  • 2014 – 42,988 miles
  • 2013 – 35,850 miles
  • 2012 – 31,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,474 miles
  • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,474 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,474 miles
    Test number
    605548826017
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,474 miles (+2,119)1 dangerous12 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,474 miles
    Test number
    221400693089
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,355 miles (+2,148)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,355 miles
    Test number
    302491567294
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,207 miles (+8,760)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,207 miles
    Test number
    299891583039
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside DRL 50% not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,447 miles (+8,097)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,447 miles
    Test number
    623129580912
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1 x rear silencer 1 x centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,350 miles (+6,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,350 miles
    Test number
    951568013644
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass62,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,404 miles
    Test number
    254975468356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,404 miles (+5,734)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,404 miles
    Test number
    483127887093
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass56,670 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    133456756374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail56,670 miles (+5,481)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    504651358681
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass51,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,189 miles
    Test number
    815111145119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,189 miles (+8,201)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,189 miles
    Test number
    218088535116
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass42,988 miles (+7,138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    668758314189
    • NoteO/s/f/tyre wearing inner / outter edge

  14. Fail35,850 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,850 miles
    Test number
    677492313185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass35,850 miles (+4,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,850 miles
    Test number
    765192513135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass31,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,579 miles
    Test number
    286514612113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,579 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,579 miles
    Test number
    949304412167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L18 RXB

Does L18 RXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 RXB expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 RXB?
The MOT on L18 RXB expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 RXB done?
L18 RXB was recorded at 90,474 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 4,426 miles a year.
Has L18 RXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RXB has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 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 L18 RXB find?
L18 RXB passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: central obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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