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Mazda RX-8

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,616 cc

X17 HEWMOT history

X17 HEW is a blue petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,831 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 HEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 HEW was last recorded at 88,831 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,935 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,896 miles
Average per year
4,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,831 miles
  • 2024 – 84,935 miles
  • 2023 – 80,409 miles
  • 2022 – 77,484 miles
  • 2021 – 73,826 miles
  • 2020 – 70,014 miles
  • 2019 – 61,655 miles
  • 2018 – 55,394 miles
  • 2017 – 50,135 miles
  • 2016 – 44,675 miles
  • 2015 – 39,034 miles
  • 2014 – 36,702 miles
  • 2013 – 31,629 miles
  • 2011 – 25,987 miles
  • 2010 – 21,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,831 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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's worn (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front Disc's badly worn inner face (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,831 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,831 miles
    Test number
    145373608126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,935 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,935 miles
    Test number
    781661864191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,803 miles (+4,394)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    202167927260
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass80,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,409 miles
    Test number
    934743773502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,409 miles (+2,925)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,409 miles
    Test number
    134303321585
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,484 miles (+3,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,484 miles
    Test number
    225088058130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,826 miles
    Test number
    456429136943
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail73,826 miles (+3,812)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,826 miles
    Test number
    731004276626
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,014 miles (+8,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,014 miles
    Test number
    747900418774
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake binding slightly
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly rougth in operation

  10. Pass61,655 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,655 miles
    Test number
    815778192099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,394 miles (+5,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,394 miles
    Test number
    131914891128
    • AdvisoryBoth front Tyres perished & cracking on sidewall
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished & cracking on sidewall

  12. Pass50,135 miles (+5,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,135 miles
    Test number
    645884356517
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres perished/cracking on sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished/cracking on sidewall

  13. Pass44,675 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    916204931175
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front Disc's badly worn inner face (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail44,671 miles (+5,637)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,671 miles
    Test number
    306253274617
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front Disc's badly worn inner face (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass39,034 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    895356035091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,992 miles (+2,290)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,992 miles
    Test number
    775480435041
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass36,702 miles (+5,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,702 miles
    Test number
    416721524008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass31,629 miles (+5,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,629 miles
    Test number
    247621923017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,987 miles
    Test number
    249373461382
    • 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)

  20. Fail25,987 miles (+4,242)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,987 miles
    Test number
    595383761391
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

  21. Pass21,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,745 miles
    Test number
    814715260316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 HEW

Does X17 HEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 HEW is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X17 HEW?
The MOT on X17 HEW is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 HEW done?
X17 HEW was recorded at 88,831 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,518 miles a year.
Has X17 HEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 HEW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X17 HEW 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 X17 HEW find?
X17 HEW passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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