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Mazda RX-8

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,616 cc

S27 PEMMOT history

S27 PEM is a grey petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 24 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
100,949 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 PEM
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
24 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 PEM was last recorded at 100,949 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,948 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,949 miles
  • 2024 – 89,399 miles
  • 2023 – 76,456 miles
  • 2022 – 70,541 miles
  • 2020 – 65,975 miles
  • 2019 – 63,321 miles
  • 2018 – 59,591 miles
  • 2017 – 50,684 miles
  • 2016 – 47,203 miles
  • 2015 – 45,538 miles
  • 2014 – 38,615 miles
  • 2013 – 38,248 miles
  • 2012 – 33,302 miles
  • 2011 – 28,854 miles
  • 2010 – 23,600 miles
  • 2009 – 18,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,949 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer but not showing white lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays fitted time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underneath trays fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,949 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,949 miles
    Test number
    922862358050
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer but not showing white light

  2. Fail100,948 miles (+11,549)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,948 miles
    Test number
    597576340752
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer but not showing white light

  3. Pass89,399 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,399 miles
    Test number
    374351802694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail89,398 miles (+12,942)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,398 miles
    Test number
    419463209653
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass76,456 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,456 miles
    Test number
    576731918656
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted time of test

  6. Fail76,455 miles (+5,914)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,455 miles
    Test number
    466855274713
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted time of test

  7. Pass70,541 miles (+4,566)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,541 miles
    Test number
    939161813317
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test

  8. Pass65,975 miles (+2,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,975 miles
    Test number
    402982611818
    • AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test

  9. Pass63,321 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    523744366558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass59,591 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,591 miles
    Test number
    843568708498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,590 miles (+8,906)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,590 miles
    Test number
    976864305383
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass50,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,684 miles
    Test number
    524693560457
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves cracking

  13. Fail50,676 miles (+3,473)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,676 miles
    Test number
    368335133869
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint broken (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves cracking

  14. Pass47,203 miles (+1,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,203 miles
    Test number
    927620132789
    • AdvisoryBrake hose ferrules rusting
    • AdvisorySmall chips in w/screen

  15. Pass45,538 miles (+6,923)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,538 miles
    Test number
    614562907969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread area
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

  16. Pass38,615 miles (+367)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,615 miles
    Test number
    418154824218
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCracking noted to front tyres in treads,

  17. Pass38,248 miles (+4,946)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,248 miles
    Test number
    808775423226
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking in tread pattern

  18. Pass33,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,302 miles
    Test number
    425766732235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,302 miles (+4,448)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,302 miles
    Test number
    639934632258
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,854 miles (+5,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,854 miles
    Test number
    675344691270
    • 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)

  21. Pass23,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,600 miles
    Test number
    171462190218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,600 miles (+5,353)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,600 miles
    Test number
    814772790289
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

  23. Fail18,247 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,247 miles
    Test number
    163446899213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass18,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,247 miles
    Test number
    181196199267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 PEM

Does S27 PEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S27 PEM expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S27 PEM?
The MOT on S27 PEM expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S27 PEM done?
S27 PEM was recorded at 100,949 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 5,241 miles a year.
Has S27 PEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 PEM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S27 PEM 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 S27 PEM find?
S27 PEM passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; nearside rear outer but not showing white light.

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