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Mazda RX-8

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,616 cc

S18 YSJMOT history

S18 YSJ is a grey petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 59,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
59,763 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 YSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 YSJ was last recorded at 59,763 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,737 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
3,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 59,763 miles
  • 2021 – 53,284 miles
  • 2020 – 49,576 miles
  • 2018 – 49,467 miles
  • 2017 – 47,874 miles
  • 2016 – 45,041 miles
  • 2013 – 42,069 miles
  • 2012 – 36,839 miles
  • 2011 – 34,795 miles
  • 2010 – 17,640 miles
  • 2009 – 10,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,763 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryAttention to rear exhaust back box clamp rottedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion in prescribed areas and most suspension componentsRecorded at 2 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.

  • Steering system slightly rough

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,763 miles (+26)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,763 miles
    Test number
    486779271418
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAttention to rear exhaust back box clamp rotted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion in prescribed areas and most suspension components

  2. Fail59,737 miles (+6,453)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,737 miles
    Test number
    650323655126
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer lower arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer lower arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAttention to rear exhaust back box clamp rotted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion in prescribed areas and most suspension components

  3. Pass53,284 miles (+70)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    976420023065
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail53,214 miles (+3,638)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,214 miles
    Test number
    634356672420
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass49,576 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,576 miles
    Test number
    200723931520
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  6. Fail49,526 miles (+23)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    100380491523
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  7. Fail49,503 miles (+36)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,503 miles
    Test number
    921602611538
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass49,467 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,467 miles
    Test number
    282615163264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,461 miles (+1,587)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,461 miles
    Test number
    410925185173
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt Missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt Missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,874 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,874 miles
    Test number
    563509480909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,041 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,041 miles
    Test number
    505000599173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    656329683244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,069 miles (+5,230)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    768489783222
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass36,839 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,839 miles
    Test number
    855663582246
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail36,819 miles (+2,024)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    239442882242
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres little or no tread on inner edges

  16. Pass34,795 miles (+8,401)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,795 miles
    Test number
    708489931328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,394 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,394 miles
    Test number
    129215001429
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  18. Pass26,394 miles (+8,754)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,394 miles
    Test number
    778125701035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,640 miles (+7,206)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,640 miles
    Test number
    461702420002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,434 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,434 miles
    Test number
    601754829057
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about S18 YSJ

Does S18 YSJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 YSJ expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 YSJ?
The MOT on S18 YSJ expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 YSJ done?
S18 YSJ was recorded at 59,763 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 3,748 miles a year.
Has S18 YSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 YSJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S18 YSJ 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 S18 YSJ find?
S18 YSJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear pipes; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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