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Mazda RX-8

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,616 cc

LB55 SYEMOT history

LB55 SYE is a black petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 14 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 33,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
33,754 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 SYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 SYE was last recorded at 33,754 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,981 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,773 miles
Average per year
1,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,754 miles
  • 2025 – 31,981 miles
  • 2024 – 29,573 miles
  • 2023 – 27,685 miles
  • 2022 – 27,272 miles
  • 2021 – 27,044 miles
  • 2020 – 26,503 miles
  • 2019 – 25,832 miles
  • 2018 – 24,888 miles
  • 2017 – 22,645 miles
  • 2016 – 19,573 miles
  • 2015 – 18,294 miles
  • 2014 – 17,732 miles
  • 2013 – 17,329 miles
  • 2012 – 16,509 miles
  • 2011 – 15,119 miles
  • 2010 – 11,884 miles
  • 2009 – 9,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,754 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Hand brake has slight reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    33,754 miles
    Test number
    749375420636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail33,754 miles (+1,773)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,754 miles
    Test number
    209730441080
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass31,981 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    31,981 miles
    Test number
    252032102717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,573 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    29,573 miles
    Test number
    247520913586
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail29,573 miles (+1,888)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,573 miles
    Test number
    847946036982
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass27,685 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    27,685 miles
    Test number
    493723542339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    27,272 miles
    Test number
    298203777926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail27,272 miles (+228)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,272 miles
    Test number
    761309099325
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass27,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    27,044 miles
    Test number
    322660948750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail27,044 miles (+541)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,044 miles
    Test number
    423630096607
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass26,503 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,503 miles
    Test number
    294488808579
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has slight reserve travel

  12. Fail26,501 miles (+669)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,501 miles
    Test number
    501597538522
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has slight reserve travel

  13. Pass25,832 miles (+944)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,832 miles
    Test number
    503635207928
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from central exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp has slight moist inside lens
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

  14. Pass24,888 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    24,888 miles
    Test number
    221756611069
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Fail24,872 miles (+2,227)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    247720676836
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head lend lamp deterionrated (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head lend lamp deterionrated (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass22,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    22,645 miles
    Test number
    421070625016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,645 miles (+3,072)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,645 miles
    Test number
    887272033369
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass19,573 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,573 miles
    Test number
    754663262481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,294 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,294 miles
    Test number
    129448565192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,732 miles (+403)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    17,732 miles
    Test number
    957902484103
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre outer wall
    • NoteLong deep cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

  21. Pass17,329 miles (+50)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,329 miles
    Test number
    655159773174
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing

  22. Fail17,279 miles (+770)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,279 miles
    Test number
    366825973119
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing

  23. Pass16,509 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,509 miles
    Test number
    969645362165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,119 miles
    Test number
    808998771155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,119 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,119 miles
    Test number
    937108271152
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  26. Pass15,119 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,119 miles
    Test number
    346308471176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,884 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    11,884 miles
    Test number
    271398420187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    9,188 miles
    Test number
    772665859023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 SYE

Does LB55 SYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 SYE is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 SYE?
The MOT on LB55 SYE is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 SYE done?
LB55 SYE was recorded at 33,754 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,440 miles a year.
Has LB55 SYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 SYE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 SYE 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 LB55 SYE find?
LB55 SYE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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