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Mazda RX-8

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,616 cc

T21 RXBMOT history

T21 RXB is a black petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 35,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
35,375 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 RXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 RXB was last recorded at 35,375 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 1,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,972 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,403 miles
Average per year
459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,375 miles
  • 2024 – 33,972 miles
  • 2023 – 33,306 miles
  • 2022 – 33,079 miles
  • 2021 – 32,196 miles
  • 2020 – 30,902 miles
  • 2017 – 30,773 miles
  • 2014 – 29,892 miles
  • 2013 – 28,907 miles
  • 2012 – 28,733 miles
  • 2010 – 28,400 miles
  • 2008 – 28,034 miles
  • 2007 – 26,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,375 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,375 miles (+1,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    35,375 miles
    Test number
    218395320148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass33,972 miles (+666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    33,972 miles
    Test number
    831278223158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass33,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    33,306 miles
    Test number
    931177401221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,306 miles (+227)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,306 miles
    Test number
    954744206409
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass33,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,079 miles
    Test number
    108782202152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail33,079 miles (+883)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,079 miles
    Test number
    995257157198
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass32,196 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,196 miles
    Test number
    297434685648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,902 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,902 miles
    Test number
    930052873838
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted to the vehicle

  9. Pass30,773 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,773 miles
    Test number
    796544795082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,892 miles (+985)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,892 miles
    Test number
    737823864163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking between treads

  11. Pass28,907 miles (+174)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,907 miles
    Test number
    279751393440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass28,733 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,733 miles
    Test number
    266349952424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,727 miles (+327)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,727 miles
    Test number
    529363652153
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBoth wipers torn

  14. Pass28,400 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,400 miles
    Test number
    311681290016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,388 miles (+354)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    874059980044
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass28,034 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,034 miles
    Test number
    893808268204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,987 miles (+1,072)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,987 miles
    Test number
    194332268262
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass26,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,915 miles
    Test number
    110740187009
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T21 RXB

Does T21 RXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 RXB expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 RXB?
The MOT on T21 RXB expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 RXB done?
T21 RXB was recorded at 35,375 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 459 miles a year.
Has T21 RXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 RXB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T21 RXB 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 T21 RXB find?
T21 RXB passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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