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Mazda RX-8

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,616 cc

LB55 XFFMOT history

LB55 XFF is a grey petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 21 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 61,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
61,676 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 XFF was last recorded at 61,676 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 4,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2020: 55,491 miles, lower than 55,829 miles on 6 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,180 miles · 6 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
4,496 miles
Average per year
2,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 61,676 miles
  • 2021 – 57,180 miles
  • 2020 – 55,491 miles
  • 2019 – 55,829 miles
  • 2018 – 53,511 miles
  • 2017 – 49,439 miles
  • 2016 – 45,119 miles
  • 2015 – 43,129 miles
  • 2014 – 41,233 miles
  • 2013 – 38,956 miles
  • 2012 – 36,849 miles
  • 2011 – 34,676 miles
  • 2010 – 32,574 miles
  • 2009 – 26,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,676 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,676 miles (+4,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,676 miles
    Test number
    610762706388
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass57,180 miles (+1,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,180 miles
    Test number
    416994309429
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Valve stem slightly damaged Front and rear (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,491 miles (-338)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    112575083606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,829 miles (+2,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,829 miles
    Test number
    997143848436
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass53,511 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,511 miles
    Test number
    360213607853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,085 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,085 miles
    Test number
    602819105493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,439 miles (+4,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,439 miles
    Test number
    550666970156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass45,119 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,119 miles
    Test number
    974071831453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,129 miles (+1,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    585770225070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass41,233 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,233 miles
    Test number
    327405214053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,956 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,956 miles
    Test number
    527386713033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,849 miles (+2,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,849 miles
    Test number
    695339012082
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass34,676 miles (+2,102)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    666898811081
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low

  14. Pass32,574 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,574 miles
    Test number
    784378810019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,782 miles
    Test number
    523574919025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail26,782 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,782 miles
    Test number
    462033619020
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 XFF

Does LB55 XFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 XFF expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XFF?
The MOT on LB55 XFF expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 XFF done?
LB55 XFF was recorded at 61,676 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 2,524 miles a year.
Has LB55 XFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XFF has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2009.
Has the mileage on LB55 XFF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 XFF find?
LB55 XFF passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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