Mazda RX-8
Red · Petrol · 2007 · 2,616 cc
S28 RXBMOT history
S28 RXB is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 16 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,925 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 77,925 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,399 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S28 RXB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- RX-8
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,616 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 16 Feb 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S28 RXB was last recorded at 77,925 miles on 15 May 2026, 798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jan 2017: 50,147 miles, lower than 455,608 miles on 26 Jan 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,127 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 798 miles
- Average per year
- 3,399 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,925 miles
- 2025 – 77,127 miles
- 2024 – 74,279 miles
- 2023 – 60,888 miles
- 2022 – 55,884 miles
- 2021 – 55,642 miles
- 2019 – 55,167 miles
- 2018 – 52,767 miles
- 2017 – 50,147 miles
- 2016 – 455,608 miles
- 2015 – 43,327 miles
- 2014 – 39,608 miles
- 2013 – 34,815 miles
- 2012 – 30,029 miles
- 2011 – 26,449 miles
- 2010 – 23,103 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,925 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Exhaust rear joint clamp corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, both bushes.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front tyre cracking + perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front tyre cracking + perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,925 miles (+798)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 77,925 miles
- Test number
- 533228171118
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,127 miles (+2,848)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 77,127 miles
- Test number
- 228064201300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,279 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 74,279 miles
- Test number
- 960719877482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,263 miles (+13,375)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,263 miles
- Test number
- 522543228076
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,888 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 60,888 miles
- Test number
- 606973062012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail60,859 miles (+4,975)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,859 miles
- Test number
- 463757252623
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Figures are too small, and it is mounted to a curved bumper, on the nearside, rendering it unreadable from the offside. It must be of the prescribed size for a post 2001 vehicle, face the front, and mounted as close to vertical as possible. (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing, at leading edge of subframe mount. Also hidden behind sound deadening material. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing, at leading edge of subframe mount. Also hidden behind sound deadening material. I am unable to properly access this area for a full inspection. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass55,884 miles (+242)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 55,884 miles
- Test number
- 980394194823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,642 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 55,642 miles
- Test number
- 649325654204
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking + perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking + perished
- AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion
Fail55,642 miles (+475)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,642 miles
- Test number
- 280509941811
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking + perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking + perished
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp loose holding back box
- AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion
Pass55,167 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 55,167 miles
- Test number
- 991192662605
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail55,167 miles (+2,400)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,167 miles
- Test number
- 303343478072
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,767 miles (+2,620)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 52,767 miles
- Test number
- 323405098730
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear joint clamp corroded
Pass50,147 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 50,147 miles
- Test number
- 774768103223
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface edges (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust rear joint clamp corroded
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail50,147 miles (-405,461)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,147 miles
- Test number
- 216157991641
- 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)
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface edges (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust rear joint clamp corroded
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass455,608 miles (+412,281)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 455,608 miles
- Test number
- 516110622286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,327 miles (+3,719)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 43,327 miles
- Test number
- 579105085077
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass39,608 miles (+4,793)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 39,608 miles
- Test number
- 178591674459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,815 miles (+4,786)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 34,815 miles
- Test number
- 639710783066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,029 miles (+3,580)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 30,029 miles
- Test number
- 865696482053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass26,449 miles (+3,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 26,449 miles
- Test number
- 319537381084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 23,103 miles
- Test number
- 244918380054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S28 RXB
- Does S28 RXB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 RXB is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S28 RXB?
- The MOT on S28 RXB is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S28 RXB done?
- S28 RXB was recorded at 77,925 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,399 miles a year.
- Has S28 RXB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S28 RXB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on S28 RXB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S28 RXB find?
- S28 RXB passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; brake pad(s) wearing thin all, and 2 more.
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