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Mazda RX-8

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,616 cc

X8 GHHMOT history

X8 GHH is a blue petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 3 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
51,981 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 GHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 GHH was last recorded at 51,981 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,172 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
809 miles
Average per year
2,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,981 miles
  • 2025 – 51,172 miles
  • 2024 – 47,276 miles
  • 2023 – 46,459 miles
  • 2022 – 45,938 miles
  • 2018 – 43,766 miles
  • 2017 – 43,029 miles
  • 2016 – 40,999 miles
  • 2015 – 37,564 miles
  • 2014 – 35,481 miles
  • 2013 – 32,765 miles
  • 2012 – 30,935 miles
  • 2011 – 29,126 miles
  • 2010 – 26,332 miles
  • 2009 – 20,932 miles
  • 2008 – 15,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,981 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump? (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,981 miles (+809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    342451827400
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,172 miles (+3,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,172 miles
    Test number
    177378376926
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake discoloured - suspect overheated

  3. Pass47,276 miles (+817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,276 miles
    Test number
    760126981590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,459 miles
    Test number
    983048226851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,445 miles (+507)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    535633790744
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass45,938 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,938 miles
    Test number
    482885570083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,766 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,766 miles
    Test number
    540255172157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail43,763 miles (+734)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,763 miles
    Test number
    133141050529
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass43,029 miles (+2,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,029 miles
    Test number
    280073605333
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light clusters have condensation present.

  10. Pass40,999 miles (+3,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    578193669787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass37,564 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,564 miles
    Test number
    404241227071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,481 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,481 miles
    Test number
    335863854298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,476 miles (+2,711)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,476 miles
    Test number
    349411554422
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass32,765 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,765 miles
    Test number
    438447243221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,935 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,935 miles
    Test number
    959524152200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,126 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,126 miles
    Test number
    649925641277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,332 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,332 miles
    Test number
    304201150442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,283 miles (+5,351)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,283 miles
    Test number
    251510850229
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass20,932 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,932 miles
    Test number
    711131759265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,502 miles
    Test number
    713223158257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 GHH

Does X8 GHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 GHH is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 GHH?
The MOT on X8 GHH is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 GHH done?
X8 GHH was recorded at 51,981 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,078 miles a year.
Has X8 GHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 GHH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X8 GHH 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 GHH find?
X8 GHH passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive sump?.

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