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Mazda RX-8

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,308 cc

LK56 KVRMOT history

LK56 KVR is a black petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,956 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 KVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,308 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 KVR was last recorded at 95,956 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,655 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
4,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,956 miles
  • 2024 – 95,655 miles
  • 2022 – 95,068 miles
  • 2021 – 92,731 miles
  • 2019 – 92,539 miles
  • 2018 – 91,100 miles
  • 2017 – 85,486 miles
  • 2016 – 75,922 miles
  • 2015 – 68,498 miles
  • 2014 – 61,894 miles
  • 2013 – 55,297 miles
  • 2012 – 49,570 miles
  • 2011 – 43,253 miles
  • 2010 – 35,540 miles
  • 2009 – 30,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,956 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n.s.f and o.s.f (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,956 miles (+301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,956 miles
    Test number
    596239636852
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n.s.f and o.s.f (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  2. Pass95,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,655 miles
    Test number
    545312657446
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Fail95,655 miles (+587)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,655 miles
    Test number
    546859411436
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Pass95,068 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,068 miles
    Test number
    976633729879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,731 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,731 miles
    Test number
    177726665584
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Fail92,731 miles (+192)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,731 miles
    Test number
    433694345076
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  7. Pass92,539 miles (+1,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,539 miles
    Test number
    793988842529
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass91,100 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,100 miles
    Test number
    245730494536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,486 miles
    Test number
    580423627461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,486 miles (+9,564)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,486 miles
    Test number
    285521998939
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass75,922 miles (+7,424)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,922 miles
    Test number
    612882237582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,498 miles (+6,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,498 miles
    Test number
    204101860583
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Pass61,894 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,894 miles
    Test number
    329363074281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,297 miles (+5,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    426259863270
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass49,570 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,570 miles
    Test number
    605520682271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,253 miles (+7,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,253 miles
    Test number
    755696871222
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass35,540 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    360086460209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    322448069486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LK56 KVR

Does LK56 KVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 KVR is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 KVR?
The MOT on LK56 KVR is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 KVR done?
LK56 KVR was recorded at 95,956 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,031 miles a year.
Has LK56 KVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 KVR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LK56 KVR 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 LK56 KVR find?
LK56 KVR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n.s.f and o.s.f; vehicle underside corroded.

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