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Mazda RX-8

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,616 cc

V8 VPEMOT history

V8 VPE is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
63,824 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 VPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 VPE was last recorded at 63,824 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 2,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,173 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,651 miles
Average per year
2,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,824 miles
  • 2025 – 61,173 miles
  • 2024 – 57,973 miles
  • 2023 – 53,792 miles
  • 2022 – 53,271 miles
  • 2021 – 51,359 miles
  • 2020 – 47,895 miles
  • 2019 – 44,414 miles
  • 2018 – 42,268 miles
  • 2017 – 41,082 miles
  • 2016 – 38,608 miles
  • 2014 – 33,304 miles
  • 2013 – 30,830 miles
  • 2012 – 26,910 miles
  • 2011 – 24,791 miles
  • 2010 – 22,698 miles
  • 2009 – 19,197 miles
  • 2008 – 15,486 miles
  • 2007 – 10,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,824 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,824 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    848513002508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,173 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    61,173 miles
    Test number
    261633066254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,973 miles (+4,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    666075304755
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,792 miles (+521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,792 miles
    Test number
    393074451240
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,271 miles (+1,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,271 miles
    Test number
    498046437229
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,359 miles (+3,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,359 miles
    Test number
    803007526159
    • 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))

  7. Pass47,895 miles (+3,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,895 miles
    Test number
    493551185737
    • 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))

  8. Pass44,414 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,414 miles
    Test number
    361295147242
    • 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))

  9. Fail44,406 miles (+2,138)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,406 miles
    Test number
    223592224898
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass42,268 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,268 miles
    Test number
    973771172235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,264 miles (+1,182)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,264 miles
    Test number
    371746328931
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass41,082 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,082 miles
    Test number
    220241747258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,608 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,608 miles
    Test number
    147873716011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,604 miles (+5,300)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    627420211182
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass33,304 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,304 miles
    Test number
    126758464247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,830 miles
    Test number
    265901463217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,830 miles (+3,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,830 miles
    Test number
    645491363230
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass26,910 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    388897832291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,791 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,791 miles
    Test number
    437023241220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,698 miles (+3,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,698 miles
    Test number
    883579740290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass19,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,197 miles
    Test number
    660487839210
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail19,197 miles (+3,711)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,197 miles
    Test number
    602867839258
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass15,486 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,486 miles
    Test number
    382398128499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,393 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,393 miles
    Test number
    311553737456
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  25. Pass10,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,393 miles
    Test number
    760243337223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 VPE

Does V8 VPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 VPE is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 VPE?
The MOT on V8 VPE is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 VPE done?
V8 VPE was recorded at 63,824 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,838 miles a year.
Has V8 VPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 VPE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on V8 VPE 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 V8 VPE find?
V8 VPE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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