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Mazda RX-8

Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,308 cc

LB04 UPGMOT history

LB04 UPG is a yellow petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
63,545 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 UPG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,308 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 UPG was last recorded at 63,545 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,542 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,545 miles
  • 2024 – 60,495 miles
  • 2023 – 56,199 miles
  • 2022 – 53,696 miles
  • 2021 – 50,606 miles
  • 2020 – 46,907 miles
  • 2019 – 43,457 miles
  • 2018 – 42,604 miles
  • 2017 – 40,099 miles
  • 2011 – 39,290 miles
  • 2010 – 37,386 miles
  • 2009 – 21,022 miles
  • 2008 – 11,497 miles
  • 2007 – 6,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,545 miles

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,545 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,545 miles
    Test number
    822058558562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,542 miles (+3,047)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,542 miles
    Test number
    586325117244
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,495 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,495 miles
    Test number
    793755291981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,491 miles (+4,292)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,491 miles
    Test number
    790190063775
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass56,199 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,199 miles
    Test number
    163336453651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail56,192 miles (+2,496)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,192 miles
    Test number
    674771269139
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass53,696 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    697662489414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,694 miles (+3,088)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,694 miles
    Test number
    220585253848
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass50,606 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,606 miles
    Test number
    224851275369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,444 miles (+3,537)1 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    264574115461
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass46,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,907 miles
    Test number
    661092163332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,907 miles (+3,450)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,907 miles
    Test number
    807388068255
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass43,457 miles (+853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,457 miles
    Test number
    691956035031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel damaged

  14. Pass42,604 miles (+2,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,604 miles
    Test number
    687648863695
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass40,099 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    777188725440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,290 miles
    Test number
    345509861285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,290 miles (+1,904)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,290 miles
    Test number
    505009661262
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass37,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,386 miles
    Test number
    243434770259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,386 miles (+16,364)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,386 miles
    Test number
    373364070465
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass21,022 miles (+9,525)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,022 miles
    Test number
    472093609251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,497 miles (+4,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,497 miles
    Test number
    922382078175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass6,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    6,893 miles
    Test number
    442794287133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 UPG

Does LB04 UPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 UPG is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 UPG?
The MOT on LB04 UPG is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 UPG done?
LB04 UPG was recorded at 63,545 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,094 miles a year.
Has LB04 UPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 UPG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 UPG 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 LB04 UPG find?
LB04 UPG passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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