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Mazda RX-8

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,616 cc

LB05 FXLMOT history

LB05 FXL is a grey petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 64,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,639 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FXL was last recorded at 64,639 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 10,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,961 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
10,678 miles
Average per year
2,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,639 miles
  • 2024 – 53,961 miles
  • 2023 – 41,851 miles
  • 2022 – 41,160 miles
  • 2021 – 38,869 miles
  • 2020 – 36,783 miles
  • 2019 – 33,569 miles
  • 2018 – 31,478 miles
  • 2017 – 25,937 miles
  • 2016 – 25,807 miles
  • 2015 – 25,479 miles
  • 2014 – 25,090 miles
  • 2013 – 24,196 miles
  • 2012 – 23,065 miles
  • 2011 – 21,890 miles
  • 2010 – 20,352 miles
  • 2008 – 18,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,639 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,639 miles (+10,678)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,639 miles
    Test number
    157965800335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,961 miles (+12,110)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    53,961 miles
    Test number
    326407674944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,851 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    41,851 miles
    Test number
    577221936608
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail41,851 miles (+691)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,851 miles
    Test number
    344937877363
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass41,160 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,160 miles
    Test number
    426938811897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,869 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,869 miles
    Test number
    270366531656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,783 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,783 miles
    Test number
    714260935834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,569 miles (+2,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,569 miles
    Test number
    903589199179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass31,478 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    805314117013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,937 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,937 miles
    Test number
    169189548498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,807 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,807 miles
    Test number
    204834698422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,479 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,479 miles
    Test number
    318058901786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,090 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,090 miles
    Test number
    897567444211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDuring lock-lock check noise from suspension/steering system can be heard like dry bushes.

  14. Fail25,086 miles (+890)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,086 miles
    Test number
    829835644287
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDuring lock-lock check noise from suspension/steering system can be heard like dry bushes.

  15. Pass24,196 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,196 miles
    Test number
    316240763200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,065 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,065 miles
    Test number
    867462792227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,890 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,890 miles
    Test number
    366612491448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,352 miles (+2,053)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,352 miles
    Test number
    910853190211
    • DangerousHt lead hanging off and arching against engine block

  19. Pass18,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,299 miles
    Test number
    620494288252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,299 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,299 miles
    Test number
    341274288232
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB05 FXL

Does LB05 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FXL is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FXL?
The MOT on LB05 FXL is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 FXL done?
LB05 FXL was recorded at 64,639 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 2,698 miles a year.
Has LB05 FXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FXL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 FXL 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 LB05 FXL find?
LB05 FXL passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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