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Mazda RX-8

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,616 cc

LC55 DXLMOT history

LC55 DXL is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 51,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
51,807 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 DXL
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
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 DXL was last recorded at 51,807 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,613 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
194 miles
Average per year
2,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 51,807 miles
  • 2023 – 51,613 miles
  • 2022 – 48,451 miles
  • 2021 – 45,630 miles
  • 2020 – 42,886 miles
  • 2019 – 40,357 miles
  • 2018 – 37,259 miles
  • 2017 – 34,192 miles
  • 2016 – 31,426 miles
  • 2015 – 28,382 miles
  • 2014 – 23,895 miles
  • 2013 – 20,936 miles
  • 2012 – 18,103 miles
  • 2011 – 15,021 miles
  • 2010 – 12,239 miles
  • 2009 – 9,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,807 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,807 miles (+194)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,807 miles
    Test number
    276486649996
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,613 miles (+3,162)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,613 miles
    Test number
    882353042274
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside very slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  3. Pass48,451 miles (+2,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,451 miles
    Test number
    921713017902
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  4. Pass45,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    551201406376
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  5. Fail45,630 miles (+2,744)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    399377052188
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer both tail pipes broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  6. Pass42,886 miles (+2,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,886 miles
    Test number
    772440030474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside very slightly wearing thin on inner rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  7. Pass40,357 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,357 miles
    Test number
    865561871063
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  8. Fail40,357 miles (+3,098)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,357 miles
    Test number
    119428302493
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  9. Pass37,259 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,259 miles
    Test number
    868319765962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,192 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,192 miles
    Test number
    129639563549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,426 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,426 miles
    Test number
    726505840663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,382 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,382 miles
    Test number
    315069915036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,895 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,895 miles
    Test number
    668143924029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,936 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,936 miles
    Test number
    458971823072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,103 miles
    Test number
    256008212099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,103 miles (+3,082)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,103 miles
    Test number
    788348712019
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass15,021 miles (+2,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,021 miles
    Test number
    457403211083
    • 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)

  18. Pass12,239 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,239 miles
    Test number
    593824910081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,207 miles
    Test number
    151462529412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 DXL

Does LC55 DXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 DXL expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 DXL?
The MOT on LC55 DXL expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 DXL done?
LC55 DXL was recorded at 51,807 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 2,814 miles a year.
Has LC55 DXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 DXL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LC55 DXL 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 LC55 DXL find?
LC55 DXL passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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