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Mazda RX-8

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,616 cc

Y5 RXXMOT history

Y5 RXX is a silver petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 47,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
47,201 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 RXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 RXX was last recorded at 47,201 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,273 miles · 15 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
928 miles
Average per year
2,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,201 miles
  • 2023 – 46,273 miles
  • 2022 – 40,616 miles
  • 2021 – 37,544 miles
  • 2019 – 36,972 miles
  • 2018 – 32,763 miles
  • 2017 – 25,491 miles
  • 2016 – 22,369 miles
  • 2015 – 16,153 miles
  • 2014 – 15,367 miles
  • 2013 – 14,330 miles
  • 2012 – 13,742 miles
  • 2011 – 13,032 miles
  • 2010 – 12,397 miles
  • 2009 – 11,699 miles
  • 2008 – 10,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,201 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside rear light wet inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,201 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    246150284107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,273 miles (+5,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    901241602355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear condensation in rear light
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing at time of test
  3. Pass40,616 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    138501898982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail40,592 miles (+3,048)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,592 miles
    Test number
    694170539956
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass37,544 miles (+572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,544 miles
    Test number
    659408140953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass36,972 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,972 miles
    Test number
    649518036228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    650284074516
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light wet inside
  8. Fail32,763 miles (+7,272)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    455818977220
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light wet inside
  9. Pass25,491 miles (+3,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    25,491 miles
    Test number
    693403127146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass22,369 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    22,369 miles
    Test number
    167277715597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,153 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    16,153 miles
    Test number
    577317733517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,367 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    15,367 miles
    Test number
    667255534313
    • 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)
    • NoteRecommend check/adjust tracking.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail15,367 miles (+1,037)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,367 miles
    Test number
    567435134358
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteRecommend check/adjust tracking.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass14,330 miles (+588)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    14,330 miles
    Test number
    257345143378
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres compound starting to crack/age
  15. Pass13,742 miles (+710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    13,742 miles
    Test number
    758611732338
    • 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)
  16. Pass13,032 miles (+635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    13,032 miles
    Test number
    799088711369
    • 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)
  17. Pass12,397 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    12,397 miles
    Test number
    122240130366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,699 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,699 miles
    Test number
    150183429355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,046 miles
    Test number
    463173038340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 RXX

Does Y5 RXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 RXX expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 RXX?
The MOT on Y5 RXX expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 RXX done?
Y5 RXX was recorded at 47,201 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 2,228 miles a year.
Has Y5 RXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 RXX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 RXX 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 Y5 RXX find?
Y5 RXX passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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