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Mazda RX-8

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,308 cc

X8 REFMOT history

X8 REF is a blue petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 22 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 39,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
39,350 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 REF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,308 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 REF was last recorded at 39,350 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 3,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2024: 31,403 miles, lower than 119,890 miles on 17 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
35,566 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,784 miles
Average per year
1,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,350 miles
  • 2025 – 35,566 miles
  • 2024 – 31,403 miles
  • 2022 – 119,890 miles
  • 2021 – 31,258 miles
  • 2020 – 30,951 miles
  • 2019 – 30,695 miles
  • 2018 – 30,474 miles
  • 2017 – 27,346 miles
  • 2016 – 24,520 miles
  • 2015 – 24,518 miles
  • 2014 – 23,461 miles
  • 2013 – 19,936 miles
  • 2012 – 14,420 miles
  • 2011 – 7,999 miles
  • 2010 – 4,802 miles
  • 2009 – 3,892 miles
  • 2008 – 2,726 miles
  • 2007 – 2,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,350 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front indictor lens missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,350 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    39,350 miles
    Test number
    680218348213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,566 miles (+4,163)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    35,566 miles
    Test number
    610108717278
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass31,403 miles (-88,487)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    31,403 miles
    Test number
    515292856997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,890 miles (+88,630)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,890 miles
    Test number
    373591359926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indictor lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail31,260 miles (+2)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,260 miles
    Test number
    748361244032
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indictor lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass31,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,258 miles
    Test number
    183711114814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail31,258 miles (+307)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,258 miles
    Test number
    698798315910
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass30,951 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    30,951 miles
    Test number
    919136401369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,695 miles
    Test number
    280426397942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,695 miles (+221)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,695 miles
    Test number
    421184505460
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass30,474 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    30,474 miles
    Test number
    109779259887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    27,346 miles
    Test number
    931391409867
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail27,346 miles (+2,826)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,346 miles
    Test number
    293701520863
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass24,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,520 miles
    Test number
    543154749220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    722222344437
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass24,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,518 miles
    Test number
    662035085724
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc are rusty

  17. Fail24,518 miles (+1,057)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,518 miles
    Test number
    569037939508
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc are rusty

  18. Pass23,461 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,461 miles
    Test number
    165982834244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,936 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,936 miles
    Test number
    198478323203
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail19,936 miles (+5,516)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,936 miles
    Test number
    605647323215
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass14,420 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    14,420 miles
    Test number
    627779672290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,999 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    7,999 miles
    Test number
    755239371237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    4,802 miles
    Test number
    160821780218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail4,802 miles (+910)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,802 miles
    Test number
    834041580289
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  25. Pass3,892 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    3,892 miles
    Test number
    803583389267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass2,726 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    2,726 miles
    Test number
    621462088203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass2,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    2,194 miles
    Test number
    672704737223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 REF

Does X8 REF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 REF is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 REF?
The MOT on X8 REF is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 REF done?
X8 REF was recorded at 39,350 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,954 miles a year.
Has X8 REF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 REF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X8 REF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X8 REF find?
X8 REF passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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