Mazda RX-8
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,616 cc
V50 ACLMOT history
V50 ACL is a blue petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 37,984 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 37,984 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,129 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V50 ACL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- RX-8
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,616 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V50 ACL was last recorded at 37,984 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 37,956 miles · 25 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 1,129 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 37,984 miles
- 2024 – 36,564 miles
- 2023 – 36,272 miles
- 2022 – 35,467 miles
- 2021 – 35,168 miles
- 2020 – 34,699 miles
- 2019 – 34,335 miles
- 2018 – 30,562 miles
- 2017 – 29,806 miles
- 2016 – 28,729 miles
- 2015 – 27,128 miles
- 2014 – 26,206 miles
- 2013 – 25,626 miles
- 2012 – 24,960 miles
- 2011 – 23,627 miles
- 2010 – 21,513 miles
- 2009 – 19,635 miles
- 2008 – 17,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass37,984 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and split in treads (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,984 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 37,984 miles
- Test number
- 183328204519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,956 miles (+1,392)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,956 miles
- Test number
- 336884282774
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring on both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass36,564 miles (+32)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 36,564 miles
- Test number
- 509546412431
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail36,532 miles (+260)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,532 miles
- Test number
- 868438025316
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass36,272 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 36,272 miles
- Test number
- 261962200127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,269 miles (+802)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,269 miles
- Test number
- 715894904623
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass35,467 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 35,467 miles
- Test number
- 731330281374
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail35,464 miles (+296)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,464 miles
- Test number
- 935044214888
- DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass35,168 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 35,168 miles
- Test number
- 913283233220
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail35,164 miles (+465)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,164 miles
- Test number
- 538706418673
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass34,699 miles (+364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 34,699 miles
- Test number
- 931481759317
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass34,335 miles (+3,773)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 34,335 miles
- Test number
- 822815080323
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
Pass30,562 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 30,562 miles
- Test number
- 428320523434
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and split in treads (4.1.E.1)
Fail30,561 miles (+755)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,561 miles
- Test number
- 681442793303
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and split in treads (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,806 miles (+1,077)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 29,806 miles
- Test number
- 555388385507
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass28,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,729 miles
- Test number
- 151344695891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,729 miles (+69)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,729 miles
- Test number
- 129547839842
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,660 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,660 miles
- Test number
- 270305887044
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer edges low
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner and outer edges worn low (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner edge low
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Pass28,660 miles (+1,532)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,660 miles
- Test number
- 890557453013
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer edges worn low
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner and outer edges low (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner edge worn low
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass27,128 miles (+922)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 27,128 miles
- Test number
- 436153265021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,206 miles (+580)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 26,206 miles
- Test number
- 659746864056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass25,626 miles (+666)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 25,626 miles
- Test number
- 338031773098
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass24,960 miles (+1,333)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 24,960 miles
- Test number
- 998325172000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,627 miles (+2,114)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 23,627 miles
- Test number
- 836834101134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,513 miles (+1,878)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 21,513 miles
- Test number
- 640532100188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,635 miles (+2,107)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 19,635 miles
- Test number
- 454697909173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,528 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,528 miles
- Test number
- 860780308129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,470 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,470 miles
- Test number
- 180503798485
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about V50 ACL
- Does V50 ACL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 ACL is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V50 ACL?
- The MOT on V50 ACL is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V50 ACL done?
- V50 ACL was recorded at 37,984 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,129 miles a year.
- Has V50 ACL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V50 ACL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on V50 ACL 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 V50 ACL find?
- V50 ACL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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