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Mazda RX-8

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,616 cc

W5 MLFMOT history

W5 MLF is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 11 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,426 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 MLF
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
11 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 MLF was last recorded at 109,426 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,279 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
5,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,426 miles
  • 2024 – 97,264 miles
  • 2023 – 93,074 miles
  • 2022 – 88,982 miles
  • 2019 – 84,374 miles
  • 2018 – 79,924 miles
  • 2017 – 75,792 miles
  • 2016 – 73,372 miles
  • 2015 – 69,614 miles
  • 2014 – 64,461 miles
  • 2013 – 57,544 miles
  • 2012 – 53,351 miles
  • 2011 – 43,118 miles
  • 2010 – 32,052 miles
  • 2009 – 18,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,426 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,426 miles (+147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,426 miles
    Test number
    592432073603
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail109,279 miles (+12,015)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,279 miles
    Test number
    586656438405
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  3. Pass97,264 miles (+4,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,264 miles
    Test number
    791238123765
    • AdvisoryINNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED.

  4. Pass93,074 miles (+4,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,074 miles
    Test number
    202886402750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass88,982 miles (+4,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,982 miles
    Test number
    788276153247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass84,374 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,374 miles
    Test number
    167121309262
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail84,374 miles (+4,450)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,374 miles
    Test number
    549581822127
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass79,924 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    912119180772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,671 miles (+3,879)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,671 miles
    Test number
    648607657070
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass75,792 miles (+2,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,792 miles
    Test number
    729051744122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind

  11. Pass73,372 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    224736171166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,614 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    630485719074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,461 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,461 miles
    Test number
    355376324411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,544 miles (+4,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,544 miles
    Test number
    195140423225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass53,351 miles (+10,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,351 miles
    Test number
    676311222297
    • 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)

  16. Pass43,118 miles (+11,066)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,118 miles
    Test number
    638914521276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,052 miles (+13,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,052 miles
    Test number
    882186320239
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low

  18. Pass18,889 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,889 miles
    Test number
    363012659401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,106 miles
    Test number
    522083189194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 MLF

Does W5 MLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 MLF is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 MLF?
The MOT on W5 MLF is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 MLF done?
W5 MLF was recorded at 109,426 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,573 miles a year.
Has W5 MLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 MLF has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 MLF 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 W5 MLF find?
W5 MLF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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