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Mazda RX-8

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,616 cc

Y6 RXBMOT history

Y6 RXB is a red petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2024
Mileage
106,092 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 RXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2024
Latest MOT test
20 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 RXB was last recorded at 106,092 miles on 20 May 2023, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,803 miles · 14 May 2022
Between the last two tests
289 miles
Average per year
5,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,092 miles
  • 2022 – 105,803 miles
  • 2021 – 105,140 miles
  • 2019 – 102,085 miles
  • 2018 – 100,586 miles
  • 2017 – 99,896 miles
  • 2016 – 96,316 miles
  • 2014 – 93,168 miles
  • 2013 – 86,718 miles
  • 2012 – 74,998 miles
  • 2011 – 67,071 miles
  • 2010 – 51,633 miles
  • 2008 – 23,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,092 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,092 miles (+289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,092 miles
    Test number
    821221217125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass105,803 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    618211980947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,140 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,140 miles
    Test number
    887353454049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,085 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,085 miles
    Test number
    718827417959
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail102,084 miles (+1,498)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,084 miles
    Test number
    333005429063
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass100,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,586 miles
    Test number
    719803363983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,582 miles (+686)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,582 miles
    Test number
    719639928073
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

  8. Pass99,896 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,896 miles
    Test number
    183747604976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,821 miles (+3,505)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,821 miles
    Test number
    558788886261
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass96,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,316 miles
    Test number
    122833404821
    • AdvisoryChassis starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  11. Fail96,316 miles (+3,148)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,316 miles
    Test number
    414613756544
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryChassis starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  12. Pass93,168 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    907533104383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,718 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,718 miles
    Test number
    498373603456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,160 miles (+6,162)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,160 miles
    Test number
    565054313062
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner edge
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust

  15. Pass74,998 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    737087402006
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust rear pipe and clamp very rusty

  16. Fail74,998 miles (+7,927)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    517947202032
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust rear pipe and clamp very rusty

  17. Pass67,071 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    138759401080
    • NoteExhaust system corroded in places and heavily corroded at middle to rear join
    • NoteFront brake discs inner face worn

  18. Fail67,071 miles (+15,438)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    835029701034
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded in places and heavily corroded at middle to rear join
    • NoteFront brake discs inner face worn

  19. Pass51,633 miles (+28,235)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,633 miles
    Test number
    782937900094
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCorrosion on exhasut
    • NotePossible front & rear brake pads low

  20. Pass23,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,398 miles
    Test number
    674055498259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 RXB

Does Y6 RXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y6 RXB expired on 31 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y6 RXB?
The MOT on Y6 RXB expired on 31 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y6 RXB done?
Y6 RXB was recorded at 106,092 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2023, an average of 5,673 miles a year.
Has Y6 RXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 RXB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y6 RXB 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 Y6 RXB find?
Y6 RXB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill.

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