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Mazda RX-8

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,616 cc

W5 RXBMOT history

W5 RXB is a silver petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,062 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 RXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 RXB was last recorded at 66,062 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,607 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
455 miles
Average per year
1,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,062 miles
  • 2025 – 65,607 miles
  • 2024 – 65,096 miles
  • 2023 – 64,457 miles
  • 2022 – 63,806 miles
  • 2021 – 62,441 miles
  • 2020 – 61,919 miles
  • 2019 – 61,297 miles
  • 2018 – 60,303 miles
  • 2017 – 59,164 miles
  • 2016 – 57,930 miles
  • 2015 – 56,069 miles
  • 2014 – 54,645 miles
  • 2013 – 53,297 miles
  • 2012 – 51,561 miles
  • 2011 – 49,398 miles
  • 2010 – 47,902 miles
  • 2009 – 42,975 miles
  • 2008 – 36,185 miles
  • 2007 – 27,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,062 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Corrosion to nearside/offside rear sill return/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,062 miles (+455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,062 miles
    Test number
    594367051743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,607 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,607 miles
    Test number
    321070573714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,096 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,096 miles
    Test number
    451269094194
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,457 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    407425827780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,806 miles (+1,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    976413259462
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass62,441 miles (+522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    532772962830
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion forming in and out of all prescribed arias

  7. Pass61,919 miles (+622)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,919 miles
    Test number
    879549730224
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass61,297 miles (+994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,297 miles
    Test number
    955957209665
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre/s are starting to get low

  9. Pass60,303 miles (+1,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    438591954871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/soft (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / soft (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass59,164 miles (+1,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,164 miles
    Test number
    423026976278
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside/offside rear sill return/s
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  11. Pass57,930 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,930 miles
    Test number
    125062461627
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside/offside rear sill return/s
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill badly corroded/soft

  12. Fail57,930 miles (+1,861)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,930 miles
    Test number
    719265187916
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside/offside rear sill return/s
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill badly corroded/soft

  13. Fail56,069 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    168309265495
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  14. Pass56,069 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    236099665026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,645 miles (+1,348)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,645 miles
    Test number
    385985364047
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting too get low
    • NoteCorrosion to vehicle on underside of vehicle

  16. Pass53,297 miles (+1,736)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,297 miles
    Test number
    855064163080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight knocking noise from front area of vehicle
    • NoteVehicle corroded on underside of vehicle

  17. Pass51,561 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,561 miles
    Test number
    139062762486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,398 miles (+1,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    199060261075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass47,902 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,902 miles
    Test number
    193720730466
    • Note1) tyres 225 45 18 2) front brake discs and pads worn req measuring 3) rear brake pads look low

  20. Fail47,902 miles (+4,927)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,902 miles
    Test number
    132210230448
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1) tyres 225 45 18 2) front brake discs and pads worn req measuring 3) rear brake pads look low

  21. Pass42,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,975 miles
    Test number
    963593039094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,975 miles (+37)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,975 miles
    Test number
    284393939091
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail42,938 miles (+6,753)3 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,938 miles
    Test number
    772574529031
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1) tyres 225 45 18 2) front brakes worn 3) rear breke pads look low

  24. Pass36,185 miles (+9,031)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,185 miles
    Test number
    353560638056
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge

  25. Pass27,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,154 miles
    Test number
    254689407074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 RXB

Does W5 RXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RXB is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 RXB?
The MOT on W5 RXB is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 RXB done?
W5 RXB was recorded at 66,062 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,992 miles a year.
Has W5 RXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 RXB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on W5 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 W5 RXB find?
W5 RXB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills.

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