MAZDA RX-8 OV55MTY has 19 MOTs

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This 2005 MAZDA RX-8 has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 97,100 miles 4 months ago on Friday 13th March 2026 at 06:35.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Friday 12th March 2027.

OV55MTY MOT History

Result	MOT Date	Expiry Date	Mileage
PASSED	13TH MARCH 2026	12TH MARCH 2027	97,100 MI
PASSED	10TH AUGUST 2022	9TH AUGUST 2023	96,441 MI
PASSED	8TH JUNE 2019	7TH DECEMBER 2020	94,929 MI
PASSED	16TH APRIL 2018	17TH APRIL 2019	93,006 MI
PASSED	18TH APRIL 2017	17TH APRIL 2018	90,487 MI
	ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Have Sidewall Damage ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Is Badly Perished ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED	12TH APRIL 2017		90,465 MI
	ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i) FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Box (7.1.2) ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Have Sidewall Damage ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Is Badly Perished
PASSED	11TH APRIL 2016	14TH APRIL 2017	87,428 MI
	ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2) ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2) ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Is Age Cracked
FAILED	11TH APRIL 2016		87,428 MI
	FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b) FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b) ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2) ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2) ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Is Age Cracked
PASSED	15TH APRIL 2015	14TH APRIL 2016	84,634 MI
	USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Cracked USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Wall Slightly Damaged
PASSED	14TH APRIL 2014	14TH APRIL 2015	80,675 MI
	ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a) ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3) USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Tyre Sidewall Age Perished
FAILED	14TH APRIL 2014		80,671 MI
	FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2) FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2) FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a) ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3) USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Tyre Sidewall Age Perished
PASSED	15TH APRIL 2013	14TH APRIL 2014	76,920 MI
	ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED	15TH APRIL 2013		76,920 MI
	PRS - Nearside Rear Wheel Nut(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e) ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED	15TH MARCH 2012	14TH MARCH 2013	71,093 MI
	ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED	13TH MARCH 2012		71,093 MI
	FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1) FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED	5TH JANUARY 2011	4TH JANUARY 2012	66,501 MI
	ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED	5TH JANUARY 2011		66,493 MI
	FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4) ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED	9TH DECEMBER 2009	18TH DECEMBER 2010	50,477 MI
	USER ENTERED - Rear Number Plate Black Marks USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pads Wearing Low
PASSED	19TH DECEMBER 2008	18TH DECEMBER 2009	39,180 MI
	ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Result	MOT Date	Expiry Date	Mileage

OV55MTY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

OV55MTY MOT Comments

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OV55MTY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 97,100 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,624 miles

OV55MTY FAQs

This Mazda Rx-8 with registration OV55MTY was manufactured on Saturday 26th November 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 97,100 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 4,624 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Mazda Rx-8 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means OV55MTY has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Rx-8 has had 32 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Rx-8 is currently SORN .

Does OV55MTY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 3rd July 2026 OV55MTY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is OV55MTY Taxed?

No, as of Friday 3rd July 2026 OV55MTY does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does OV55MTY MOT expire?

The current MOT for OV55MTY will expire in 8 months on Friday 12th March 2027. Read more

When did OV55MTY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for OV55MTY was on Friday 13th March 2026 at 06:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has OV55MTY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for OV55MTY we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has OV55MTY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for OV55MTY we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is OV55MTY?

OV55MTY is registered as a 2005 Mazda Rx-8. Read more

How many miles has OV55MTY done?

The odometer reading for OV55MTY at the last MOT in March 2026 was 97,100 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,624 miles per year. Read more

How old is OV55MTY?

The vehicle OV55MTY was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 26th November 2005. Read more

What colour is OV55MTY?

The official colour of OV55MTY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does OV55MTY have?

OV55MTY has a 2.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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