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RX-8 · Silver

SM08 NHN
MOTValid
MOT due31 Jul 2026
First reg29 May 2008
Mileage75,896 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 21 March 2026.

PASSED · 1 Aug 2025
Test date1 Aug 2025
Expiry31 Jul 2026
Test number941050484807
Mileage75,896 mi
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Jul 2025
Test date23 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number557731358295
Mileage75,881 mi
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2022
Test date30 Nov 2022
Expiry29 Nov 2023
Test number855656129348
Mileage72,337 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated at rear.
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4. (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 30 Oct 2021
Test date30 Oct 2021
Expiry29 Oct 2022
Test number709049961021
Mileage71,451 mi
FAILED · 28 Oct 2021
Test date28 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number480975491373
Mileage71,412 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 13 Feb 2021
Test date13 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number174240839239
Mileage71,101 mi
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 28 May 2019
Test date28 May 2019
Expiry3 Dec 2020
Test number347424922003
Mileage64,357 mi
PASSED · 8 May 2018
Test date8 May 2018
Expiry3 Jun 2019
Test number250637418990
Mileage61,367 mi
AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 8 May 2017
Test date8 May 2017
Expiry3 Jun 2018
Test number315991007441
Mileage50,656 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2016
Test date4 Jun 2016
Expiry3 Jun 2017
Test number428206774822
Mileage43,830 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 25 May 2016
Test date25 May 2016
Expiry
Test number312459480622
Mileage43,830 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2015
Test date4 Jun 2015
Expiry3 Jun 2016
Test number876975455136
Mileage40,278 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 2 Jun 2014
Test date2 Jun 2014
Expiry1 Jun 2015
Test number946383254112
Mileage31,865 mi
FAILED · 2 Jun 2014
Test date2 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number826483954128
Mileage31,865 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 May 2013
Test date2 May 2013
Expiry29 May 2014
Test number887712623183
Mileage24,384 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
User Enteredoffside front tyre treads slightly perished
PASSED · 28 May 2012
Test date28 May 2012
Expiry29 May 2013
Test number168579842163
Mileage22,682 mi
PASSED · 11 May 2011
Test date11 May 2011
Expiry29 May 2012
Test number998301731177
Mileage20,992 mi