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Mazda RX-8

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,616 cc

LX55 LWFMOT history

LX55 LWF is a grey petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2025
Mileage
88,347 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 LWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 LWF was last recorded at 88,347 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,878 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
469 miles
Average per year
4,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,347 miles
  • 2023 – 84,811 miles
  • 2021 – 80,678 miles
  • 2020 – 79,043 miles
  • 2019 – 77,630 miles
  • 2018 – 73,899 miles
  • 2017 – 68,102 miles
  • 2016 – 66,507 miles
  • 2015 – 63,752 miles
  • 2014 – 57,802 miles
  • 2013 – 55,242 miles
  • 2012 – 52,299 miles
  • 2011 – 47,600 miles
  • 2010 – 37,858 miles
  • 2009 – 29,139 miles
  • 2008 – 23,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,347 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,347 miles (+469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,347 miles
    Test number
    652192896914
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass87,878 miles (+3,067)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,878 miles
    Test number
    549353274642
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass84,811 miles (+4,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,811 miles
    Test number
    420276224935
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass80,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,678 miles
    Test number
    411647524879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear has water ingress

  5. Fail80,678 miles (+1,635)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,678 miles
    Test number
    475700861099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear has water ingress

  6. Pass79,043 miles (+1,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    278171223902
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box blowing from join
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass77,630 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,630 miles
    Test number
    541112565280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    479581016263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,899 miles (+5,797)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    199996657515
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,102 miles
    Test number
    615819052643
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail68,102 miles (+1,595)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,102 miles
    Test number
    521341486406
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass66,507 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,507 miles
    Test number
    198224510480
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail66,505 miles (+2,753)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    339436125431
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass63,752 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,752 miles
    Test number
    407586260080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front engine mount has bolts missing

  15. Fail63,752 miles (+5,950)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,752 miles
    Test number
    511228675627
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front engine mount has bolts missing

  16. Pass57,802 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,802 miles
    Test number
    677017534325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,242 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,242 miles
    Test number
    915749433247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,299 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,299 miles
    Test number
    577471652264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,600 miles (+9,742)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,600 miles
    Test number
    995288821295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,858 miles (+8,719)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,858 miles
    Test number
    102608130241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,139 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,139 miles
    Test number
    494866149269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,986 miles
    Test number
    234778628247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 LWF

Does LX55 LWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 LWF expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 LWF?
The MOT on LX55 LWF expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 LWF done?
LX55 LWF was recorded at 88,347 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 4,032 miles a year.
Has LX55 LWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 LWF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LX55 LWF 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 LX55 LWF find?
LX55 LWF passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; general underbody corrosion.

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