Mazda RX-8
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,616 cc
LB53 NGUMOT history
LB53 NGU is a black petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 66,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 66,288 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,995 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 NGU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- RX-8
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,616 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 NGU was last recorded at 66,288 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,502 miles · 17 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 786 miles
- Average per year
- 1,995 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,288 miles
- 2025 – 65,502 miles
- 2024 – 65,465 miles
- 2023 – 62,688 miles
- 2022 – 60,937 miles
- 2021 – 58,993 miles
- 2020 – 58,319 miles
- 2019 – 56,719 miles
- 2018 – 56,418 miles
- 2017 – 55,659 miles
- 2016 – 54,666 miles
- 2015 – 53,823 miles
- 2014 – 52,562 miles
- 2013 – 51,322 miles
- 2012 – 49,588 miles
- 2011 – 47,495 miles
- 2010 – 43,709 miles
- 2009 – 34,022 miles
- 2008 – 30,501 miles
- 2007 – 26,923 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,288 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
All heat shields corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Water level light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,288 miles (+786)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 66,288 miles
- Test number
- 823345014570
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass65,502 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 65,502 miles
- Test number
- 468017863157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,496 miles (+31)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,496 miles
- Test number
- 804426264754
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose insecure, supposed to be secured to front suspension
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear diff corroded
Pass65,465 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 65,465 miles
- Test number
- 576225011610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,431 miles (+2,743)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,431 miles
- Test number
- 246768267343
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of the rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass62,688 miles (+1,751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 62,688 miles
- Test number
- 606236664526
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass60,937 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 60,937 miles
- Test number
- 572753613256
- AdvisoryHeadlight images weak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Chassis / suspension rusty
Fail60,937 miles (+1,944)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,937 miles
- Test number
- 381965271303
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlight images weak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Chassis / suspension rusty
Pass58,993 miles (+674)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 58,993 miles
- Test number
- 727009996593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,319 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 58,319 miles
- Test number
- 362251347432
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail58,319 miles (+1,600)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,319 miles
- Test number
- 851466478458
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,719 miles (+301)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 56,719 miles
- Test number
- 223159242569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,418 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 56,418 miles
- Test number
- 839019934433
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll heat shields corroded
- AdvisoryWater level light on
Fail56,418 miles (+759)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,418 miles
- Test number
- 213714282013
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll heat shields corroded
- AdvisoryWater level light on
Pass55,659 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 55,659 miles
- Test number
- 973991562816
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail55,659 miles (+993)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,659 miles
- Test number
- 520898030322
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken
Pass54,666 miles (+843)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 54,666 miles
- Test number
- 451732747420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,823 miles (+1,261)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 53,823 miles
- Test number
- 346687845115
- NoteExhaust rusty
Pass52,562 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 52,562 miles
- Test number
- 708780954170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,562 miles (+7)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,562 miles
- Test number
- 888189244163
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail52,555 miles (+1,233)3 failures8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,555 miles
- Test number
- 309256734162
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteCorrosion to both rear inner sills
- NoteCorrosion to front brake discs
- NoteEngine undershield fitted
- NoteFront exhaust heat sheild in poor condition
- NoteO/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit
- NoteRear exhaust clamp in poor condition
- NoteSlight brake bind on o/s/f
- NoteSlight oil leak from engine and gearbox
Pass51,322 miles (+1,734)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 51,322 miles
- Test number
- 987910133119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,588 miles (+2,093)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 49,588 miles
- Test number
- 746889822107
- NoteExhaust corroded & front exhaust heat sheild insecure
Pass47,495 miles (+3,786)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 47,495 miles
- Test number
- 297804131186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,709 miles (+9,687)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 43,709 miles
- Test number
- 160633410123
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s/f n/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r discs rusted
Pass34,022 miles (+3,521)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 34,022 miles
- Test number
- 733446109058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,501 miles (+3,578)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 30,501 miles
- Test number
- 491220018049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 26,923 miles
- Test number
- 144855817445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 NGU
- Does LB53 NGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NGU is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 NGU?
- The MOT on LB53 NGU is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 NGU done?
- LB53 NGU was recorded at 66,288 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,995 miles a year.
- Has LB53 NGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 NGU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB53 NGU 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 LB53 NGU find?
- LB53 NGU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen wiper blade defective.
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