Mazda RX-8
White · Petrol · 2008 · 2,616 cc
X8 DOVMOT history
X8 DOV is a white petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,906 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 70,906 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,993 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 DOV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- RX-8
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,616 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 DOV was last recorded at 70,906 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,356 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,550 miles
- Average per year
- 3,993 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,906 miles
- 2025 – 68,356 miles
- 2024 – 65,216 miles
- 2023 – 62,239 miles
- 2022 – 58,304 miles
- 2021 – 54,827 miles
- 2020 – 51,229 miles
- 2019 – 46,922 miles
- 2018 – 41,519 miles
- 2017 – 36,526 miles
- 2016 – 32,597 miles
- 2015 – 28,230 miles
- 2014 – 24,350 miles
- 2013 – 20,433 miles
- 2012 – 16,145 miles
- 2011 – 11,729 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,906 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
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.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,906 miles (+2,550)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 70,906 miles
- Test number
- 497970936794
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,356 miles (+387)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 68,356 miles
- Test number
- 767470758397
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers slightly smearing
Fail67,969 miles (+2,753)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,969 miles
- Test number
- 390323466787
- 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides no image (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear brake disc inner faces corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion inner sills and subframes
Pass65,216 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 65,216 miles
- Test number
- 485342843670
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail65,215 miles (+2,976)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,215 miles
- Test number
- 920809213655
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,239 miles (+3,935)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 62,239 miles
- Test number
- 486045843783
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass58,304 miles (+3,477)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 58,304 miles
- Test number
- 746980243780
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,827 miles (+3,598)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 54,827 miles
- Test number
- 262052981647
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
Pass51,229 miles (+4,307)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 51,229 miles
- Test number
- 874151384722
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass46,922 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 46,922 miles
- Test number
- 766428465372
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisorySubframes corroded
Fail46,922 miles (+5,403)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,922 miles
- Test number
- 315954364943
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisorySubframes corroded
Pass41,519 miles (+4,993)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 41,519 miles
- Test number
- 174646646763
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryAuxiliary day time running lamp flashing
Pass36,526 miles (+3,929)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 36,526 miles
- Test number
- 298471471508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,597 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 32,597 miles
- Test number
- 132923608994
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail32,581 miles (+4,351)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,581 miles
- Test number
- 418225694137
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass28,230 miles (+3,880)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 28,230 miles
- Test number
- 686773065053
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres in poor condition
- NoteHas a product on all the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Pass24,350 miles (+3,917)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 24,350 miles
- Test number
- 105886564490
- 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)
Pass20,433 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 20,433 miles
- Test number
- 985637163079
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail20,433 miles (+4,288)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,433 miles
- Test number
- 108727363025
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass16,145 miles (+4,416)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 16,145 miles
- Test number
- 627056182012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,729 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 11,729 miles
- Test number
- 138378401142
- NoteChildseat fitted to n/s/r seat ;seatbelt not checked
Questions about X8 DOV
- Does X8 DOV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 DOV is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X8 DOV?
- The MOT on X8 DOV is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 DOV done?
- X8 DOV was recorded at 70,906 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,993 miles a year.
- Has X8 DOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 DOV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on X8 DOV 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 X8 DOV find?
- X8 DOV passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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