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Mazda RX-8

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,616 cc

X800 LJMMOT history

X800 LJM is a grey petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,610 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X800 LJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X800 LJM was last recorded at 69,610 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,671 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
939 miles
Average per year
2,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,610 miles
  • 2025 – 68,671 miles
  • 2024 – 64,944 miles
  • 2023 – 61,565 miles
  • 2019 – 58,064 miles
  • 2018 – 53,773 miles
  • 2017 – 49,948 miles
  • 2016 – 46,030 miles
  • 2015 – 43,111 miles
  • 2014 – 41,608 miles
  • 2013 – 37,969 miles
  • 2012 – 34,705 miles
  • 2011 – 30,085 miles
  • 2010 – 25,953 miles
  • 2009 – 21,786 miles
  • 2008 – 16,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,610 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,610 miles (+939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,610 miles
    Test number
    631413014405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass68,671 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,671 miles
    Test number
    139597289814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,944 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,944 miles
    Test number
    963120228041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,565 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,565 miles
    Test number
    580356182189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,064 miles (+4,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,064 miles
    Test number
    935418353355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,773 miles (+3,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,773 miles
    Test number
    988403643858
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass49,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    462453698306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,948 miles (+3,918)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    177954202256
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass46,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,030 miles
    Test number
    522473753365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,022 miles (+2,911)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,022 miles
    Test number
    546295055838
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass43,111 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,111 miles
    Test number
    670886839395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,608 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,608 miles
    Test number
    616897604382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,969 miles (+3,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,969 miles
    Test number
    756158803368
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass34,705 miles (+4,620)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,705 miles
    Test number
    269413462236
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to limit
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight bind

  15. Pass30,085 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,085 miles
    Test number
    318980481426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,082 miles (+4,129)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,082 miles
    Test number
    196738171283
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  17. Pass25,953 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,953 miles
    Test number
    742848450206
    • AdvisoryBrakes 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail25,945 miles (+4,159)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,945 miles
    Test number
    344846550496
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass21,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,786 miles
    Test number
    923759759273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,786 miles (+5,138)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,786 miles
    Test number
    843179359249
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass16,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,648 miles
    Test number
    354638128291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X800 LJM

Does X800 LJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X800 LJM is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X800 LJM?
The MOT on X800 LJM is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X800 LJM done?
X800 LJM was recorded at 69,610 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,960 miles a year.
Has X800 LJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X800 LJM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on X800 LJM 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 X800 LJM find?
X800 LJM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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