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Mazda RX-8

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,616 cc

T15 SFTMOT history

T15 SFT is a silver petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 2 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
77,563 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 SFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 SFT was last recorded at 77,563 miles on 9 May 2026, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,454 miles · 25 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,563 miles
  • 2025 – 75,078 miles
  • 2024 – 73,898 miles
  • 2023 – 72,792 miles
  • 2022 – 70,193 miles
  • 2021 – 68,833 miles
  • 2020 – 67,631 miles
  • 2019 – 66,687 miles
  • 2018 – 65,773 miles
  • 2017 – 65,026 miles
  • 2016 – 63,791 miles
  • 2015 – 61,791 miles
  • 2014 – 60,138 miles
  • 2013 – 58,277 miles
  • 2012 – 56,229 miles
  • 2011 – 54,793 miles
  • 2010 – 48,053 miles
  • 2009 – 41,629 miles
  • 2008 – 36,428 miles
  • 2007 – 29,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,563 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Holed corrosion to outer sill/jacking point, out of prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,563 miles (+109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,563 miles
    Test number
    398645605543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Holed corrosion to outer sill/jacking point, out of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail77,454 miles (+2,376)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,454 miles
    Test number
    189039331087
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Holed corrosion to outer sill/jacking point, out of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,078 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,078 miles
    Test number
    794242412652
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside has sighns of welding repair

  4. Fail75,020 miles (+1,122)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,020 miles
    Test number
    530574214216
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,898 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    880803569830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,846 miles (+1,054)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,846 miles
    Test number
    252570523364
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,792 miles (+2,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,792 miles
    Test number
    100131655958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,193 miles (+1,360)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,193 miles
    Test number
    922388335469
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    350481203275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,832 miles (+1,201)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,832 miles
    Test number
    748506885630
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass67,631 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,631 miles
    Test number
    407141781854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,687 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,687 miles
    Test number
    380900632348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,773 miles (+747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    914922976652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroding

  14. Pass65,026 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    911526156909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,025 miles (+1,234)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,025 miles
    Test number
    728454850173
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass63,791 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,791 miles
    Test number
    353670779720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,689 miles (+1,898)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,689 miles
    Test number
    789420362409
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis surface corrosion

  18. Pass61,791 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,791 miles
    Test number
    937941675016
    • NoteGeneral chassis surface corrosion

  19. Fail61,791 miles (+1,653)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,791 miles
    Test number
    846521775014
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteGeneral chassis surface corrosion

  20. Pass60,138 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    937060784075
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  21. Fail60,138 miles (+1,861)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    118637874049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  22. Pass58,277 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    559026383054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,229 miles (+1,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,229 miles
    Test number
    177144682006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass54,793 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,793 miles
    Test number
    126948941118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,053 miles (+6,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,053 miles
    Test number
    202845720460
    • 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)

  26. Pass41,629 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,629 miles
    Test number
    583992029193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,428 miles (+6,601)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    234109218480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,827 miles
    Test number
    714388727137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,827 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,827 miles
    Test number
    833458427165
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T15 SFT

Does T15 SFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 SFT is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 SFT?
The MOT on T15 SFT is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 SFT done?
T15 SFT was recorded at 77,563 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has T15 SFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 SFT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T15 SFT 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 T15 SFT find?
T15 SFT passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside front holed corrosion to outer sill/jacking point, out of prescribed area, and 2 more.

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