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rx-8 231 ps
coupe
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Altrincham
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Next required
13/04/2026
Pass certificates
14
Fail certificates
6
Total days without MOT
478
Test date
14/04/2025
Pass
Test number
4343 6389 1878
Expiry date
13/04/2026
Days without MOT
23
Mileage
95913
Mileage since last pass
253
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
2
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Additional Notes
Test date
22/03/2024
Pass
Test number
6304 9298 1437
Expiry date
31/03/2025
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
95660
Mileage since last pass
8335
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Test date
28/03/2023
Pass
Test number
4512 3600 3709
Expiry date
31/03/2024
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
87325
Mileage since last pass
6254
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Test date
29/03/2022
Pass
Test number
6481 5246 4589
Expiry date
31/03/2023
Days without MOT
11
Mileage
81071
Mileage since last pass
3357
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Test date
23/03/2022
Fail
Test number
5740 1009 2352
Expiry date
Days without MOT
5
Mileage
81070
Mileage since last pass
3356
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
2
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 + inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Additional Notes
Test date
18/03/2021
Pass
Test number
6903 9854 1298
Expiry date
31/03/2022
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
77714
Mileage since last pass
1159
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Test date
01/04/2020
Pass
Test number
1965 3151 8461
Expiry date
31/03/2021
Days without MOT
39
Mileage
76555
Mileage since last pass
689
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
5
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding / also outer brake pad slightly worn lower than offside (1.2.1 (f))
Additional Notes
Test date
01/04/2020
Fail
Test number
5860 0791 3063
Expiry date
Days without MOT
39
Mileage
76555
Mileage since last pass
689
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
4
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
1
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding / also outer brake pad slightly worn lower than offside (1.2.1 (f))
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower ball joint not attatched (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Additional Notes
Test date
22/02/2019
Pass
Test number
2067 8826 1244
Expiry date
21/02/2020
Days without MOT
21
Mileage
75866
Mileage since last pass
814
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
1
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Additional Notes
Test date
20/02/2019
Fail
Test number
3100 1266 9701
Expiry date
Days without MOT
19
Mileage
75834
Mileage since last pass
782
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
1
Dangerous failure count
1
Major failure count
0
Type: DANGEROUS
Annotation: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Additional Notes
Test date
01/02/2018
Pass
Test number
7881 3843 8897
Expiry date
31/01/2019
Days without MOT
1
Mileage
75052
Mileage since last pass
768
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
2
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Additional Notes
Test date
31/01/2017
Pass
Test number
9004 3375 0182
Expiry date
30/01/2018
Days without MOT
3
Mileage
74284
Mileage since last pass
1070
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Test date
29/01/2016
Pass
Test number
1793 2001 5446
Expiry date
28/01/2017
Days without MOT
94
Mileage
73214
Mileage since last pass
3539
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
2
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)
Additional Notes
Test date
29/01/2016
Fail
Test number
3059 0873 8379
Expiry date
Days without MOT
94
Mileage
73214
Mileage since last pass
3539
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
2
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
1
Type: PRS
Annotation: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Rear (1.1.C.1d)
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)
Additional Notes
Test date
27/10/2014
Pass
Test number
4159 4060 4311
Expiry date
26/10/2015
Days without MOT
31
Mileage
69675
Mileage since last pass
6103
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
2
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: USER ENTERED
Annotation: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Type: USER ENTERED
Annotation: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Additional Notes
Test date
25/10/2014
Fail
Test number
7567 6889 4248
Expiry date
Days without MOT
29
Mileage
69675
Mileage since last pass
6103
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
4
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
4
Type: FAIL
Annotation: Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Type: FAIL
Annotation: Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Type: FAIL
Annotation: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Type: FAIL
Annotation: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Type: USER ENTERED
Annotation: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Type: USER ENTERED
Annotation: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Additional Notes
Test date
26/09/2013
Pass
Test number
1461 5916 3224
Expiry date
25/09/2014
Days without MOT
6
Mileage
63572
Mileage since last pass
6402
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
1
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Additional Notes
Test date
20/09/2012
Pass
Test number
4776 4456 2203
Expiry date
19/09/2013
Days without MOT
32
Mileage
57170
Mileage since last pass
8443
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Test date
19/09/2012
Fail
Test number
3774 4346 2262
Expiry date
Days without MOT
31
Mileage
57170
Mileage since last pass
8443
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
3
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
3
Type: FAIL
Annotation: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Type: FAIL
Annotation: Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Type: FAIL
Annotation: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Type: USER ENTERED
Annotation: Nail in nearside rear tyre
Type: USER ENTERED
Annotation: Nail in offside rear tyre
Additional Notes
Test date
20/08/2011
Pass
Test number
9784 4273 1249
Expiry date
19/08/2012
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
48727
Mileage since last pass
0
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Overview
96,000 miles
Reg
LO08VHY
Year manufacture
2008
Fuel
petrol
Gearbox
manual
No of gears
6
Engine size
2616cc
Doors
4
Seats
4
Series
Unknown
Drive type
4x2
Is the car a category car?
No
Service history?
Part
Brilliant rotary engine Mazda rx-8
If you know Rotary engine then you know Mazda RX8. Well kept.
Long MOT, just got it done 13 April 2026.
Location Altrincham (Trafford) WA145
Vehicle registered: 30/06/2008
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Full specifications*
Country of origin
japan
Model start date
13/10/2003
Vehicle registration
Colour
black
First registered
30/06/2008
First registered UK
30/06/2008
Total keepers
6
V5 certificates
3
Engine number
13B 530744
VIN last 5
48571
Euro status
4
CO2
284g/km
Driven axle
rwd
Type approval
m1
Vehicle class
car
Scrapped
No
Date scrapped
Not scrapped
Exported
No
Date exported
Not exported
Imported
No
Imported non EU
No
Technical data
Kerb weight
1350kg
Gross weight
1815kg
Length
4425mm
Height
1340mm
Width
1770mm
Boot capacity
N/A
Fuel capacity
61 litres
Power BHP
237.4
POWER kW
177
Peak power
8200rpm
Peak torque
6000rpm
Torque FTLB
159.4
Torque NM
216
Engine code
13B 530744
Engine manufacturer
Mazda
Arrangement
Rotary
Cam type
PUSHROD
Engine location
front
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Overview
Previous keepers
5
Stolen
No
Colour changes
No
High risk records
0
Written off
No
VIC tested
No
Plate changes
1
Scrapped
False
Latest V5C issued date
10/03/2025
Mileage
Mileage record count:
20
Mileage anomaly detected:
False
Mileage: 95913
Date of information: 14/04/2025
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 95660
Date of information: 22/03/2024
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 87325
Date of information: 28/03/2023
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 81071
Date of information: 29/03/2022
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 81070
Date of information: 23/03/2022
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 77714
Date of information: 18/03/2021
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 76555
Date of information: 01/04/2020
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 76555
Date of information: 01/04/2020
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 75866
Date of information: 22/02/2019
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 75834
Date of information: 20/02/2019
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 75052
Date of information: 01/02/2018
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 74284
Date of information: 31/01/2017
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 73214
Date of information: 29/01/2016
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 73214
Date of information: 29/01/2016
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 69675
Date of information: 27/10/2014
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 69675
Date of information: 25/10/2014
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 63572
Date of information: 26/09/2013
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 57170
Date of information: 20/09/2012
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 57170
Date of information: 19/09/2012
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 48727
Date of information: 20/08/2011
Source of information: MOT
Condition
Written off
No
Write off date
Write off category
Write off count:
0
Certificate of destruction issued
Scrapped
False
Scrap date
Colour change count
0
Latest colour change date
Previous colour
Registration & import/export
Date first registered
30/06/2008
Import date
Exported
No
Date first registered UK
30/06/2008
Import before UK registration
Export date
Imported
No
Imported from outside EU
False
Plate change count:
1
Previous keepers
Previous keepers:
5
Last keeper change date:
05/03/2025
High risk records
High risk record count:
0
Stolen records
Written off
No
Write off date
Write off category
Written off
No
Write off date
Write off category
Stolen MIAFTR record count:
0
VIC test records
VIC tested
No
VIC test date
VIC test result
