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Mazda RX-8

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,616 cc

LB08 VBPMOT history

LB08 VBP is a blue petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 50,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2026
Mileage
50,800 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VBP
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VBP was last recorded at 50,800 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,668 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
2,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,800 miles
  • 2023 – 50,668 miles
  • 2021 – 50,245 miles
  • 2020 – 49,336 miles
  • 2019 – 47,962 miles
  • 2018 – 46,501 miles
  • 2017 – 42,514 miles
  • 2016 – 39,224 miles
  • 2015 – 35,823 miles
  • 2014 – 32,708 miles
  • 2013 – 29,079 miles
  • 2012 – 26,671 miles
  • 2011 – 22,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,800 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,800 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,800 miles
    Test number
    657899831174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,668 miles (+423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    774718668886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass50,245 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,245 miles
    Test number
    765777777644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,336 miles (+1,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,336 miles
    Test number
    275587963253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass47,962 miles (+1,461)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    417508943278
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre low inner edges
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre low outer edges
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre low inner edges
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre low outer edges
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre on 3mm

  6. Pass46,501 miles (+3,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,501 miles
    Test number
    254000479597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass42,514 miles (+3,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,514 miles
    Test number
    761777761337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass39,224 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,224 miles
    Test number
    504263303879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,823 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,823 miles
    Test number
    435714884116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,773 miles (+3,065)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,773 miles
    Test number
    628785197274
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail32,708 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,708 miles
    Test number
    958548114322
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass32,708 miles (+3,629)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,708 miles
    Test number
    999888014392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass29,079 miles (+2,408)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,079 miles
    Test number
    276128213387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass26,671 miles (+4,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,671 miles
    Test number
    357530812309
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass22,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,463 miles
    Test number
    836318801385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,463 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,463 miles
    Test number
    468558201489
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Questions about LB08 VBP

Does LB08 VBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VBP expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VBP?
The MOT on LB08 VBP expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VBP done?
LB08 VBP was recorded at 50,800 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 2,111 miles a year.
Has LB08 VBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VBP has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on LB08 VBP 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 VBP find?
LB08 VBP passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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