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Mazda RX-8

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,616 cc

LK04 FYUMOT history

LK04 FYU is a silver petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,764 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 FYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 FYU was last recorded at 79,764 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 3,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2020: 63,304 miles, lower than 609,195 miles on 20 Dec 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
76,357 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,407 miles
Average per year
3,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,764 miles
  • 2024 – 76,095 miles
  • 2023 – 72,430 miles
  • 2022 – 68,632 miles
  • 2021 – 65,476 miles
  • 2020 – 63,304 miles
  • 2019 – 609,195 miles
  • 2018 – 55,711 miles
  • 2017 – 53,701 miles
  • 2016 – 51,547 miles
  • 2015 – 48,989 miles
  • 2014 – 45,874 miles
  • 2013 – 39,847 miles
  • 2012 – 35,518 miles
  • 2011 – 30,459 miles
  • 2010 – 24,569 miles
  • 2009 – 17,036 miles
  • 2008 – 13,362 miles
  • 2007 – 10,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,764 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • O/S/R EXHAUST TIP INSECURE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service brake binding but not excessively ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,764 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,764 miles
    Test number
    131080706291
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,764 miles (+3,407)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,764 miles
    Test number
    907186692154
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,357 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,357 miles
    Test number
    396813265395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail76,325 miles (+230)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    299562188325
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,095 miles (+3,665)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,095 miles
    Test number
    668763232191
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,430 miles (+3,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    394383731294
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass68,632 miles (+3,156)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,632 miles
    Test number
    703128270536
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass65,476 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,476 miles
    Test number
    209245514123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding

  9. Fail65,468 miles (+2,164)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,468 miles
    Test number
    571445220886
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,304 miles
    Test number
    865138706031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail63,304 miles (-545,891)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,304 miles
    Test number
    672157344555
    • Repaired at testCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass609,195 miles (+549,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    609,195 miles
    Test number
    356272703461
    • AdvisoryO/S/R EXHAUST TIP INSECURE
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail60,191 miles (+1,839)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,191 miles
    Test number
    987732711713
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R EXHAUST TIP INSECURE
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass58,352 miles (+2,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,352 miles
    Test number
    824021040274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass55,711 miles (+2,010)5 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,711 miles
    Test number
    996212354326
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc corroding
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc corroding
    • DangerousCorrosion various places under body of vehicle
    • DangerousNearside front brake disc corroding
    • DangerousOffside front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to perish.

  16. Pass53,701 miles (+2,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,701 miles
    Test number
    973045750141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lense damaged

  17. Pass51,547 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,547 miles
    Test number
    607321715927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,989 miles (+3,115)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    125473045007
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/R lamp water inside
    • NoteRear brakes req. cleaning,greasing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tire worn close to limit 3/2.5/3mm

  19. Pass45,874 miles (+6,027)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,874 miles
    Test number
    418917024015
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass39,847 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    935884643053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,518 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,518 miles
    Test number
    988424532025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,459 miles
    Test number
    486979211096
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp bulb fitted incorrect

  23. Fail30,458 miles (+5,889)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,458 miles
    Test number
    676439411052
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp bulb fitted incorrect

  24. Pass24,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,569 miles
    Test number
    700737940083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,569 miles (+7,533)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,569 miles
    Test number
    243837040003
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note225x45r18 91w bridgestone
    • NoteBody damage n/s/r
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damage
    • NoteO/s/f engine mountain worn

  26. Pass17,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,036 miles
    Test number
    501185739083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,036 miles (+3,674)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,036 miles
    Test number
    153745839429
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  28. Pass13,362 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,362 miles
    Test number
    354012958085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,718 miles
    Test number
    301237267043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 FYU

Does LK04 FYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 FYU is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 FYU?
The MOT on LK04 FYU is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 FYU done?
LK04 FYU was recorded at 79,764 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,678 miles a year.
Has LK04 FYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 FYU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LK04 FYU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 FYU find?
LK04 FYU passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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