Mazda RX-8
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,616 cc
R3 YEPMOT history
R3 YEP is a black petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 51,540 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 51,540 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,555 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R3 YEP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- RX-8
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,616 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R3 YEP was last recorded at 51,540 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,070 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,470 miles
- Average per year
- 2,555 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,540 miles
- 2025 – 48,070 miles
- 2024 – 45,192 miles
- 2020 – 44,628 miles
- 2019 – 42,642 miles
- 2018 – 39,144 miles
- 2017 – 36,231 miles
- 2016 – 33,014 miles
- 2015 – 30,537 miles
- 2014 – 27,435 miles
- 2013 – 23,771 miles
- 2012 – 18,887 miles
- 2011 – 13,780 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,540 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,540 miles (+3,470)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 51,540 miles
- Test number
- 340459091719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,070 miles (+2,878)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 48,070 miles
- Test number
- 606751843888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,192 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 45,192 miles
- Test number
- 553340979469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,166 miles (+538)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,166 miles
- Test number
- 578648858452
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass44,628 miles (+1,986)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 44,628 miles
- Test number
- 453330618773
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnder body slightly corroded
Pass42,642 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 42,642 miles
- Test number
- 740064935635
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail42,642 miles (+3,498)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,642 miles
- Test number
- 232673016570
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass39,144 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 39,144 miles
- Test number
- 900128907956
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail39,134 miles (+2,903)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,134 miles
- Test number
- 116026930703
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,231 miles (+3,217)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 36,231 miles
- Test number
- 925909045065
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 33,014 miles
- Test number
- 194552780405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,014 miles (+2,477)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,014 miles
- Test number
- 299294412387
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass30,537 miles (+3,102)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 30,537 miles
- Test number
- 255217095437
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,435 miles (+3,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 27,435 miles
- Test number
- 486925004271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,771 miles (+4,884)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 23,771 miles
- Test number
- 869364483195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,887 miles (+5,107)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 18,887 miles
- Test number
- 248612902297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,780 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 13,780 miles
- Test number
- 826532771131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R3 YEP
- Does R3 YEP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R3 YEP is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R3 YEP?
- The MOT on R3 YEP is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R3 YEP done?
- R3 YEP was recorded at 51,540 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
- Has R3 YEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R3 YEP has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on R3 YEP 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 R3 YEP find?
- R3 YEP passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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