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Mazda RX-8

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,616 cc

LB56 RXVMOT history

LB56 RXV is a blue petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 13 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,032 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RXV was last recorded at 83,032 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,614 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,418 miles
Average per year
3,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,032 miles
  • 2025 – 79,614 miles
  • 2024 – 76,690 miles
  • 2023 – 69,819 miles
  • 2022 – 62,923 miles
  • 2021 – 60,116 miles
  • 2020 – 59,676 miles
  • 2019 – 59,013 miles
  • 2018 – 58,305 miles
  • 2017 – 56,822 miles
  • 2015 – 52,580 miles
  • 2014 – 47,426 miles
  • 2013 – 43,505 miles
  • 2012 – 40,862 miles
  • 2011 – 32,568 miles
  • 2010 – 23,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,032 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryMost suspension components corroded

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,032 miles (+3,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    561563096777
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components corroded

  2. Pass79,614 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,614 miles
    Test number
    267883251682
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,614 miles (+2,924)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,614 miles
    Test number
    197200484720
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,690 miles (+6,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,690 miles
    Test number
    186866632198
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to steering and suspension component's

  5. Pass69,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,819 miles
    Test number
    278321076497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail69,819 miles (+6,896)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,819 miles
    Test number
    910844952277
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass62,923 miles (+2,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,923 miles
    Test number
    431153335073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass60,116 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,116 miles
    Test number
    107080151911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,676 miles (+663)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,676 miles
    Test number
    377207810867
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bearing hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bearing hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and link rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass59,013 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,013 miles
    Test number
    988009587185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,992 miles (+687)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,992 miles
    Test number
    734880488297
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  12. Pass58,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,305 miles
    Test number
    121104461543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,305 miles (+1,483)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,305 miles
    Test number
    640683399224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass56,822 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,822 miles
    Test number
    835599936977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,580 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,580 miles
    Test number
    759551165859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,939 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,939 miles
    Test number
    296003505055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,426 miles (+3,921)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,426 miles
    Test number
    547893604048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass43,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,505 miles
    Test number
    808019703095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,505 miles (+2,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,505 miles
    Test number
    386129903038
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass40,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,862 miles
    Test number
    169325202497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail40,862 miles (+8,294)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,862 miles
    Test number
    346994102060
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront windscreen wiper blades split

  22. Pass32,568 miles (+9,326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,568 miles
    Test number
    497758201083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,242 miles
    Test number
    832482420034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,242 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,242 miles
    Test number
    923482920047
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about LB56 RXV

Does LB56 RXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RXV is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RXV?
The MOT on LB56 RXV is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RXV done?
LB56 RXV was recorded at 83,032 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,724 miles a year.
Has LB56 RXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RXV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 RXV 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 LB56 RXV find?
LB56 RXV passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; most suspension components corroded.

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