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Mazda RX-8

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 2,616 cc

R8 TRTMOT history

R8 TRT is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 88,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,692 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R8 TRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R8 TRT was last recorded at 88,692 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,342 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
4,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,692 miles
  • 2024 – 88,342 miles
  • 2023 – 87,937 miles
  • 2022 – 86,940 miles
  • 2021 – 85,724 miles
  • 2019 – 83,475 miles
  • 2018 – 77,960 miles
  • 2017 – 71,539 miles
  • 2016 – 63,595 miles
  • 2015 – 53,900 miles
  • 2014 – 40,820 miles
  • 2013 – 26,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,692 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,692 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    806571758089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,342 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,342 miles
    Test number
    296865555720
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail88,342 miles (+405)1 dangerous3 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,342 miles
    Test number
    822087080618
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,937 miles (+997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,937 miles
    Test number
    528371265731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass86,940 miles (+1,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    536308335781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass85,724 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,724 miles
    Test number
    112069555341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,475 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,475 miles
    Test number
    764651295672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,960 miles (+6,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,960 miles
    Test number
    112460685977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass71,539 miles (+7,944)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    403068560871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,595 miles (+9,695)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    612236862459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,900 miles (+13,080)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,900 miles
    Test number
    547779215076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,820 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    117215314476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail40,820 miles (+14,736)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    276105514089
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass26,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,084 miles
    Test number
    485217243097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,084 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,084 miles
    Test number
    185329533494
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R8 TRT

Does R8 TRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TRT is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R8 TRT?
The MOT on R8 TRT is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R8 TRT done?
R8 TRT was recorded at 88,692 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,880 miles a year.
Has R8 TRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R8 TRT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on R8 TRT 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 R8 TRT find?
R8 TRT passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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