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Mazda RX-8

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,616 cc

LB55 XEVMOT history

LB55 XEV is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
55,928 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 XEV was last recorded at 55,928 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 3,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,107 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,821 miles
Average per year
3,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 55,928 miles
  • 2022 – 52,107 miles
  • 2021 – 46,208 miles
  • 2020 – 40,224 miles
  • 2019 – 40,051 miles
  • 2018 – 39,090 miles
  • 2017 – 37,585 miles
  • 2016 – 36,972 miles
  • 2015 – 36,733 miles
  • 2014 – 34,890 miles
  • 2013 – 29,144 miles
  • 2012 – 24,780 miles
  • 2011 – 18,681 miles
  • 2010 – 14,380 miles
  • 2009 – 9,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,928 miles
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbodyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,928 miles (+3,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,928 miles
    Test number
    803818008118
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody

  2. Pass52,107 miles (+5,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    220126120909
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed.

  3. Pass46,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    622108215276
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody

  4. Fail46,208 miles (+5,984)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    949035275989
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody

  5. Pass40,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,224 miles
    Test number
    539265642466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail40,224 miles (+173)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,224 miles
    Test number
    143179673164
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass40,051 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    969476481099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail40,050 miles (+960)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,050 miles
    Test number
    584659946114
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass39,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,090 miles
    Test number
    260682907703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail39,090 miles (+1,505)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,090 miles
    Test number
    901066889894
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass37,585 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,585 miles
    Test number
    122907202115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,972 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,972 miles
    Test number
    883106702425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,733 miles (+1,843)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,733 miles
    Test number
    796730765112
    • NoteN/S/F indicator lens broken
    • NoteN/S/R light has condensation in lens

  14. Pass34,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,890 miles
    Test number
    915746204093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,890 miles (+5,746)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,890 miles
    Test number
    689386404095
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

  16. Pass29,144 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,144 miles
    Test number
    335457333053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,780 miles
    Test number
    689847732071
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail24,780 miles (+6,099)2 failures3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,780 miles
    Test number
    598217332048
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass18,681 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,681 miles
    Test number
    617109231057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,380 miles (+4,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    14,380 miles
    Test number
    413511640081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass9,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    9,917 miles
    Test number
    153011549490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,917 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,917 miles
    Test number
    784621449092
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Questions about LB55 XEV

Does LB55 XEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 XEV expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XEV?
The MOT on LB55 XEV expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 XEV done?
LB55 XEV was recorded at 55,928 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 3,114 miles a year.
Has LB55 XEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XEV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 XEV 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 XEV find?
LB55 XEV passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: surface corrosion on vehicle underbody.

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