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Mazda RX-8

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,308 cc

LB54 HCNMOT history

LB54 HCN is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 4 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,210 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 HCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,308 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 HCN was last recorded at 77,210 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,454 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
756 miles
Average per year
3,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,210 miles
  • 2025 – 76,454 miles
  • 2024 – 75,264 miles
  • 2023 – 73,926 miles
  • 2022 – 72,720 miles
  • 2021 – 71,262 miles
  • 2020 – 70,198 miles
  • 2019 – 68,716 miles
  • 2018 – 66,938 miles
  • 2017 – 64,654 miles
  • 2016 – 61,712 miles
  • 2015 – 59,247 miles
  • 2014 – 55,913 miles
  • 2013 – 52,598 miles
  • 2012 – 47,290 miles
  • 2011 – 39,348 miles
  • 2010 – 31,218 miles
  • 2009 – 25,839 miles
  • 2008 – 18,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,210 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, previous welding repairs evident

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,210 miles (+756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    749962766330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,454 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,454 miles
    Test number
    703881038554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,264 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,264 miles
    Test number
    860239132176
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail75,264 miles (+1,338)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,264 miles
    Test number
    147606857747
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,926 miles (+1,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,926 miles
    Test number
    319570422326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,720 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,720 miles
    Test number
    528504403838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lenses faded

  7. Fail72,719 miles (+1,457)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,719 miles
    Test number
    804695926618
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lenses faded

  8. Pass71,262 miles (+1,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    702266076372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,198 miles
    Test number
    531728945060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,198 miles (+1,482)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,198 miles
    Test number
    898323454222
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass68,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    224732995508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side lamp bulb wiring/bulb holder in poor condition
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, previous welding repairs evident

  12. Fail68,716 miles (+1,778)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    391970491508
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, previous welding repairs evident

  13. Pass66,938 miles (+12)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,938 miles
    Test number
    680003544978
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill plus door has accident damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant level warning lamp aluminates
    • AdvisorySteering column uj corroded

  14. Fail66,926 miles (+2,272)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,926 miles
    Test number
    968870084095
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill plus door has accident damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant level warning lamp aluminates
    • AdvisorySteering column uj corroded

  15. Pass64,654 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    127589168791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre outer sidewall damaged

  16. Fail64,605 miles (+2,893)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,605 miles
    Test number
    370322847181
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre outer sidewall damaged

  17. Pass61,712 miles (+2,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,712 miles
    Test number
    885700356534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have light sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  18. Pass59,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,247 miles
    Test number
    719550915277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail59,247 miles (+3,334)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,247 miles
    Test number
    578499405292
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass55,913 miles (+3,315)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,913 miles
    Test number
    558283504231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteE.m.l. light stays illuminated

  21. Pass52,598 miles (+5,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,598 miles
    Test number
    949367703222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass47,290 miles (+7,942)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,290 miles
    Test number
    337352402474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,348 miles (+8,130)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,348 miles
    Test number
    315520101464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,218 miles
    Test number
    463559330105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,212 miles (+5,373)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,212 miles
    Test number
    200939430442
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  26. Pass25,839 miles (+7,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,839 miles
    Test number
    203070299040
    • 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)

  27. Pass18,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,672 miles
    Test number
    704904708023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 HCN

Does LB54 HCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 HCN is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 HCN?
The MOT on LB54 HCN is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 HCN done?
LB54 HCN was recorded at 77,210 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,146 miles a year.
Has LB54 HCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 HCN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 HCN 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 LB54 HCN find?
LB54 HCN passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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