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Mazda RX-8

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,616 cc

LC04 DWAMOT history

LC04 DWA is a blue petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 62,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,760 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 DWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 DWA was last recorded at 62,760 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,864 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,896 miles
Average per year
2,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,760 miles
  • 2025 – 60,864 miles
  • 2024 – 56,836 miles
  • 2023 – 55,152 miles
  • 2022 – 52,144 miles
  • 2021 – 52,040 miles
  • 2020 – 50,817 miles
  • 2019 – 50,780 miles
  • 2018 – 49,938 miles
  • 2017 – 48,240 miles
  • 2016 – 47,627 miles
  • 2015 – 45,831 miles
  • 2014 – 43,290 miles
  • 2013 – 39,587 miles
  • 2012 – 37,243 miles
  • 2011 – 34,588 miles
  • 2010 – 31,372 miles
  • 2009 – 26,116 miles
  • 2008 – 22,268 miles
  • 2007 – 17,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,760 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy sport catalyst fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,760 miles (+1,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,760 miles
    Test number
    923218746215
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy sport catalyst fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass60,864 miles (+25)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    60,864 miles
    Test number
    517023707088
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail60,839 miles (+4,003)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    724743907308
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,836 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,836 miles
    Test number
    621933016777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,152 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,152 miles
    Test number
    352983053123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,144 miles
    Test number
    485534397266
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail52,144 miles (+104)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,144 miles
    Test number
    884462471763
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,040 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,040 miles
    Test number
    750851189330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail52,029 miles (+1,212)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,029 miles
    Test number
    423975417914
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,817 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    699503435549
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine oil leaking from sump. Engine overheating, might be due to the leak.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Leak from the exhaust pipe, near the catalitic converter.
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts corroded, including suspension and steering parts. Not seriously reduced in streght. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail50,817 miles (+37)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    259536952756
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine oil leaking from sump. Engine overheating, might be due to the leak.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Leak from the exhaust pipe, near the catalitic converter.
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts corroded, including suspension and steering parts. Not seriously reduced in streght. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass50,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,780 miles
    Test number
    293228565538
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail50,780 miles (+842)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,780 miles
    Test number
    194129186098
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass49,938 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    607402971972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,240 miles (+613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,240 miles
    Test number
    401323972892
    • AdvisoryEngine managment warning light on

  16. Pass47,627 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,627 miles
    Test number
    388748469276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,625 miles (+1,794)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,625 miles
    Test number
    873671511777
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and buldges on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,831 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    662523182702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,290 miles (+3,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,290 miles
    Test number
    668925274276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,587 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    156216863257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,243 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,243 miles
    Test number
    996210072268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,588 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,588 miles
    Test number
    459634391284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,372 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,372 miles
    Test number
    771199670214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,116 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    360209719126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,268 miles (+5,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,268 miles
    Test number
    223298988010
    • 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)

  26. Pass17,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,204 miles
    Test number
    951702987075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,204 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,204 miles
    Test number
    673612487015
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC04 DWA

Does LC04 DWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC04 DWA is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC04 DWA?
The MOT on LC04 DWA is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC04 DWA done?
LC04 DWA was recorded at 62,760 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 2,340 miles a year.
Has LC04 DWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 DWA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC04 DWA 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 LC04 DWA find?
LC04 DWA passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy sport catalyst fitted..

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