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Mazda RX-8

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,616 cc

Y17 BYRMOT history

Y17 BYR is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 37,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
37,945 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 BYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 BYR was last recorded at 37,945 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,945 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,945 miles
  • 2025 – 36,656 miles
  • 2024 – 35,778 miles
  • 2023 – 33,483 miles
  • 2022 – 30,815 miles
  • 2021 – 29,526 miles
  • 2019 – 24,071 miles
  • 2016 – 23,280 miles
  • 2015 – 22,303 miles
  • 2014 – 21,273 miles
  • 2013 – 20,488 miles
  • 2012 – 19,368 miles
  • 2011 – 17,387 miles
  • 2010 – 15,616 miles
  • 2009 – 14,174 miles
  • 2008 – 12,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,945 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Both sides front to rear outer sills corroded and weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/S/F top mount rubber deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front deteriorated and worn edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front tyres det and worn edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    715660472073
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  2. Fail37,945 miles (+1,289)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    826668112743
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired offside sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  3. Pass36,656 miles (+878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    36,656 miles
    Test number
    428539841367
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake discs lipped and worn pads appear low
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components

  4. Pass35,778 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    35,778 miles
    Test number
    885873367607
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front to rear outer sills corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F top mount rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front deteriorated and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front tyres det and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs carried out to underside

  5. Fail35,777 miles (+2,294)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,777 miles
    Test number
    236769754379
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill @ rear sub-frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front to rear outer sills corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F top mount rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front deteriorated and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front tyres det and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs carried out to underside

  6. Pass33,483 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    33,483 miles
    Test number
    312386125588
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension arm bushes perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint gaitors starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres deteriorated in tread
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped (unable to see brake pads)
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/s rear light lense condensated
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre low in tread and deteriorated in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre deteriorated in tread
    • AdvisorySlight movement in n/s rear anti roll bar drop link
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted

  7. Fail33,483 miles (+2,668)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,483 miles
    Test number
    629098877709
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension arm bushes perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint gaitors starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres deteriorated in tread
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped (unable to see brake pads)
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/s rear light lense condensated
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre low in tread and deteriorated in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre deteriorated in tread
    • AdvisorySlight movement in n/s rear anti roll bar drop link
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted

  8. Pass30,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,815 miles
    Test number
    422160004449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,815 miles (+1,289)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,815 miles
    Test number
    158461314452
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass29,526 miles (+5,455)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,526 miles
    Test number
    215240792068
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass24,071 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,071 miles
    Test number
    434192095498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail24,070 miles (+790)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,070 miles
    Test number
    443496699572
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass23,280 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,280 miles
    Test number
    335099628108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,303 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,303 miles
    Test number
    749752925055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,273 miles (+785)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,273 miles
    Test number
    616621824048
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall splits in all tyres

  16. Pass20,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,488 miles
    Test number
    617513523052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail20,488 miles (+1,120)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,488 miles
    Test number
    296731123031
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,368 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,368 miles
    Test number
    115974922062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,387 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,387 miles
    Test number
    486117011009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass17,387 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,387 miles
    Test number
    495037211062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,616 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,616 miles
    Test number
    150231420097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,174 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,174 miles
    Test number
    800755919071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,452 miles
    Test number
    463287308045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 BYR

Does Y17 BYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 BYR is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 BYR?
The MOT on Y17 BYR is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 BYR done?
Y17 BYR was recorded at 37,945 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 1,396 miles a year.
Has Y17 BYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 BYR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 BYR 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 Y17 BYR find?
Y17 BYR passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: general corrosion to underside of vehicle; general corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

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