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Mazda RX-8

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,616 cc

X8 RPTMOT history

X8 RPT is a grey petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2022 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 100,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2022
Mileage
100,047 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 RPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X8 RPT was last recorded at 100,047 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2015: 68,752 miles, lower than 69,708 miles on 1 Dec 2015.

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
99,904 miles · 30 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
4,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,047 miles
  • 2021 – 99,904 miles
  • 2020 – 93,644 miles
  • 2019 – 87,223 miles
  • 2017 – 81,650 miles
  • 2016 – 72,314 miles
  • 2015 – 68,752 miles
  • 2011 – 60,587 miles
  • 2010 – 54,670 miles
  • 2009 – 52,902 miles
  • 2008 – 35,393 miles
  • 2007 – 30,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,047 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,047 miles (+143)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,047 miles
    Test number
    749629284304
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass99,904 miles (+6,260)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,904 miles
    Test number
    309312226585
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp has water ingress
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,644 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,644 miles
    Test number
    658387389526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,223 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,223 miles
    Test number
    711883316246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,650 miles (+9,336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,650 miles
    Test number
    111186590813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,314 miles (+3,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,314 miles
    Test number
    640248841195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus inner side wallcut (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner side wall cut
    • AdvisoryEngine M.I.L.on

  7. Pass68,752 miles (-956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,752 miles
    Test number
    201692661690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,708 miles (+9,015)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    948338062937
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Fail60,693 miles (+106)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,693 miles
    Test number
    571004736151
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass60,587 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    178550581103
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyres tread perishing

  11. Fail60,587 miles (+5,917)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    396159171156
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyres tread perishing

  12. Pass54,670 miles (+1,768)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,670 miles
    Test number
    810241280101
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads half worn

  13. Pass52,902 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,902 miles
    Test number
    390213569327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,686 miles (+10,293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,686 miles
    Test number
    821115609025
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish through tread area

  15. Pass35,393 miles (+4,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,393 miles
    Test number
    433643328086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass30,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,893 miles
    Test number
    152692887044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 RPT

Does X8 RPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 RPT expired on 30 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 RPT?
The MOT on X8 RPT expired on 30 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 RPT done?
X8 RPT was recorded at 100,047 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 4,456 miles a year.
Has X8 RPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 RPT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X8 RPT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X8 RPT find?
X8 RPT failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside front position lamp not working, and 2 more.

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