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Mazda RX-8

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,616 cc

LB08 LVPMOT history

LB08 LVP is a blue petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2025
Mileage
108,581 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LVP was last recorded at 108,581 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 8,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,561 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
8,020 miles
Average per year
6,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,581 miles
  • 2023 – 100,561 miles
  • 2022 – 99,649 miles
  • 2020 – 98,774 miles
  • 2019 – 83,856 miles
  • 2018 – 81,555 miles
  • 2017 – 77,091 miles
  • 2016 – 73,631 miles
  • 2015 – 61,937 miles
  • 2014 – 50,485 miles
  • 2013 – 42,600 miles
  • 2012 – 35,628 miles
  • 2011 – 27,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,581 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nsf road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nsf wheel bearing slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,581 miles (+8,020)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    980169398959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,561 miles (+912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,561 miles
    Test number
    623952685695
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,649 miles (+875)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    496035455175
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass98,774 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,774 miles
    Test number
    565059281513
    • AdvisoryNsf road wheel slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNsf wheel bearing slight play
  5. Fail98,752 miles (+14,896)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,752 miles
    Test number
    226737760442
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged center of floor (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure several bolts loose or missing on rear section of front subframe support pannel (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre very low on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNsf road wheel slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNsf wheel bearing slight play
  6. Pass83,856 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,856 miles
    Test number
    431878758122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,555 miles (+4,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,555 miles
    Test number
    655896459489
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass77,091 miles (+3,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,091 miles
    Test number
    849867587914
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear and Offside front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass73,631 miles (+11,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,631 miles
    Test number
    384606133547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass61,937 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    696866405273
    • AdvisoryFront 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Fail61,937 miles (+11,452)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    279326305207
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass50,485 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,485 miles
    Test number
    747385994170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,600 miles (+6,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,600 miles
    Test number
    368204303465
    • 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)
  14. Pass35,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,628 miles
    Test number
    165306382114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,628 miles (+8,128)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,628 miles
    Test number
    895326282111
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass27,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,500 miles
    Test number
    307602991139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 LVP

Does LB08 LVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 LVP expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LVP?
The MOT on LB08 LVP expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 LVP done?
LB08 LVP was recorded at 108,581 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 6,370 miles a year.
Has LB08 LVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LVP has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB08 LVP 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 LB08 LVP find?
LB08 LVP passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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