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Mazda RX-8

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,616 cc

V2 RXBMOT history

V2 RXB is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
88,317 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 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
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 RXB was last recorded at 88,317 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 3,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,899 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,418 miles
Average per year
4,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,317 miles
  • 2023 – 84,899 miles
  • 2022 – 79,696 miles
  • 2021 – 75,915 miles
  • 2020 – 68,198 miles
  • 2019 – 66,500 miles
  • 2018 – 65,800 miles
  • 2017 – 60,176 miles
  • 2016 – 54,480 miles
  • 2015 – 48,103 miles
  • 2014 – 40,690 miles
  • 2013 – 39,001 miles
  • 2012 – 31,305 miles
  • 2011 – 21,782 miles
  • 2010 – 14,875 miles
  • 2009 – 14,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,317 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,317 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    639199719529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,899 miles (+5,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,899 miles
    Test number
    527827105906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,696 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,696 miles
    Test number
    842922173844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,915 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,915 miles
    Test number
    519321023147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,868 miles (+7,670)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,868 miles
    Test number
    325503302188
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass68,198 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,198 miles
    Test number
    103712712086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,500 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,500 miles
    Test number
    248654334605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,800 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    868275150228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,176 miles (+5,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,176 miles
    Test number
    283807038555
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass54,480 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    546676698074
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp rear silencer corroded and insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure at catalytic converter
    • AdvisoryHand break efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail54,480 miles (+6,377)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    924204995327
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp rear silencer corroded and insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure at catalytic converter
    • AdvisoryHand break efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass48,103 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,103 miles
    Test number
    918285370757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay componenets
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp rear silencer corroded insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure at catalytic convertor
    • AdvisoryRun flat tyres on rear non runflat tyres on front of vehicle

  13. Fail48,103 miles (+7,413)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,103 miles
    Test number
    516108056240
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pas pipe slight dampness (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay componenets
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp rear silencer corroded insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure at catalytic convertor
    • AdvisoryRun flat tyres on rear non runflat tyres on front of vehicle

  14. Pass40,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,690 miles
    Test number
    356217484277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,690 miles (+1,689)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,690 miles
    Test number
    115176084298
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass39,001 miles (+7,696)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,001 miles
    Test number
    378489833368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,305 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,305 miles
    Test number
    945492242393
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brakes may need attention soon advise

  18. Fail31,305 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,305 miles
    Test number
    396139132340
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brakes may need attention soon advise

  19. Fail31,305 miles (+9,523)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,305 miles
    Test number
    578029332357
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brakes may need attention soon advise

  20. Pass21,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,782 miles
    Test number
    327875431318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,782 miles (+6,907)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,782 miles
    Test number
    248215531399
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass14,875 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    14,875 miles
    Test number
    834969500376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,134 miles
    Test number
    404808939489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 RXB

Does V2 RXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V2 RXB expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V2 RXB?
The MOT on V2 RXB expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V2 RXB done?
V2 RXB was recorded at 88,317 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 4,966 miles a year.
Has V2 RXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 RXB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V2 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 V2 RXB find?
V2 RXB passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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