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Mazda RX-8

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,616 cc

LS55 CJYMOT history

LS55 CJY is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 26 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2025
Mileage
115,051 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 CJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 CJY was last recorded at 115,051 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,051 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,051 miles
  • 2023 – 112,682 miles
  • 2022 – 109,836 miles
  • 2021 – 108,282 miles
  • 2019 – 105,837 miles
  • 2018 – 102,660 miles
  • 2017 – 98,376 miles
  • 2016 – 94,380 miles
  • 2015 – 89,834 miles
  • 2014 – 83,890 miles
  • 2013 – 79,369 miles
  • 2012 – 75,226 miles
  • 2011 – 69,532 miles
  • 2010 – 62,922 miles
  • 2009 – 53,197 miles
  • 2008 – 41,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,051 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,051 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,051 miles
    Test number
    653029868373
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail115,051 miles (+2,369)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,051 miles
    Test number
    299087873364
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass112,682 miles (+2,846)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,682 miles
    Test number
    689319829003
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass109,836 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,836 miles
    Test number
    936080272579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,282 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,282 miles
    Test number
    272748871150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail108,282 miles (+2,445)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,282 miles
    Test number
    488608628288
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass105,837 miles (+3,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,837 miles
    Test number
    406148678530
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass102,660 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,660 miles
    Test number
    494229407586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,376 miles
    Test number
    938802637547
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Fail98,376 miles (+3,996)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,376 miles
    Test number
    969420617275
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass94,380 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,380 miles
    Test number
    644982451241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit has condensation
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail94,380 miles (+4,546)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,380 miles
    Test number
    128043673608
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit has condensation
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass89,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,834 miles
    Test number
    880715870891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,834 miles (+5,944)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,834 miles
    Test number
    548471247895
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass83,890 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,890 miles
    Test number
    936169724399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,369 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,369 miles
    Test number
    849859923384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,226 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    395312432370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass75,226 miles (+5,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    598102732300
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass69,532 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,532 miles
    Test number
    696183111301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,922 miles (+9,725)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,922 miles
    Test number
    411711930311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,197 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    581444639363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,133 miles (+11,956)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,133 miles
    Test number
    501071639338
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass41,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    423333438458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 CJY

Does LS55 CJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 CJY expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 CJY?
The MOT on LS55 CJY expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 CJY done?
LS55 CJY was recorded at 115,051 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 4,689 miles a year.
Has LS55 CJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 CJY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 CJY 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 LS55 CJY find?
LS55 CJY passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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