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Mazda RX-8

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,616 cc

LR08 WHKMOT history

LR08 WHK is a blue petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 20,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
20,965 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WHK was last recorded at 20,965 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,242 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
723 miles
Average per year
1,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,965 miles
  • 2024 – 20,242 miles
  • 2023 – 19,700 miles
  • 2022 – 18,707 miles
  • 2021 – 18,549 miles
  • 2020 – 17,334 miles
  • 2019 – 16,746 miles
  • 2018 – 16,151 miles
  • 2017 – 15,462 miles
  • 2016 – 14,949 miles
  • 2015 – 14,126 miles
  • 2014 – 13,303 miles
  • 2013 – 8,652 miles
  • 2012 – 5,782 miles
  • 2011 – 2,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,965 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,965 miles (+723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    20,965 miles
    Test number
    865937822705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass20,242 miles (+542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    20,242 miles
    Test number
    128840949421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass19,700 miles (+993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    19,700 miles
    Test number
    303116786045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass18,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    18,707 miles
    Test number
    241529551455
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail18,707 miles (+158)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,707 miles
    Test number
    223048012484
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass18,549 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    18,549 miles
    Test number
    658646249868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,334 miles (+588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    17,334 miles
    Test number
    110982690280
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass16,746 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,746 miles
    Test number
    376385701934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,151 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    16,151 miles
    Test number
    119304915834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,462 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    15,462 miles
    Test number
    497644349006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,949 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    14,949 miles
    Test number
    161503338938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,126 miles
    Test number
    760327309652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,126 miles (+823)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,126 miles
    Test number
    769679208127
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass13,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    13,303 miles
    Test number
    405339634476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,303 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    13,303 miles
    Test number
    565279634353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,217 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    11,217 miles
    Test number
    138951954445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,652 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    8,652 miles
    Test number
    565731353093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail5,782 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,782 miles
    Test number
    196430362406
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass5,782 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    5,782 miles
    Test number
    665230062037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    2,691 miles
    Test number
    689432081067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 WHK

Does LR08 WHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 WHK is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WHK?
The MOT on LR08 WHK is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 WHK done?
LR08 WHK was recorded at 20,965 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 1,249 miles a year.
Has LR08 WHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WHK has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 WHK 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 LR08 WHK find?
LR08 WHK passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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