Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,839 cc
J66 GMBMOT history
J66 GMB is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jun 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,784 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 103,784 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,081 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J66 GMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 26 Jun 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J66 GMB was last recorded at 103,784 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 103,646 miles · 7 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 138 miles
- Average per year
- 2,081 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,784 miles
- 2024 – 103,646 miles
- 2023 – 103,621 miles
- 2020 – 102,498 miles
- 2014 – 93,985 miles
- 2013 – 79,294 miles
- 2012 – 77,985 miles
- 2011 – 77,449 miles
- 2010 – 77,433 miles
- 2008 – 71,660 miles
- 2007 – 69,923 miles
- 2006 – 63,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,784 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,784 miles (+138)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 103,784 miles
- Test number
- 963247179040
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,646 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 103,646 miles
- Test number
- 130909858564
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside has thick covering of underseal and had numeros underbody repairs..
Fail103,621 miles (+1,123)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,621 miles
- Test number
- 376703326719
- DangerousWhole of underside of vechile has thick covering of underseal and had had numeros under body repairs
- MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass102,498 miles (+8,513)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 102,498 miles
- Test number
- 124892595883
- AdvisoryThis vechile has had extensive under body repairs and has thick covering of underseal
Pass93,985 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 93,985 miles
- Test number
- 118343054294
- 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)
Fail93,978 miles (+14,684)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,978 miles
- Test number
- 147604744269
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
Pass79,294 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 79,294 miles
- Test number
- 797664803200
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteMinor corrosion to the offside sill not weakening the structure
- NoteOffside headlamp beam pattern is slightly poor
- NoteSmall hole in nearside rear sill but not weakening the structure
- NoteSurface corrosion and damage at various points not weakening the structure
Fail79,294 miles (+1,309)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,294 miles
- Test number
- 928410303222
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteMinor corrosion to the offside sill not weakening the structure
- NoteOffside headlamp beam pattern is slightly poor
- NoteSmall hole in nearside rear sill but not weakening the structure
- NoteSurface corrosion and damage at various points not weakening the structure
Pass77,985 miles (+536)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 77,985 miles
- Test number
- 405515562140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,449 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 77,449 miles
- Test number
- 935909051131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,433 miles (+5,773)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 77,433 miles
- Test number
- 133521340091
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,660 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 71,660 miles
- Test number
- 282217698483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail71,657 miles (+1,734)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,657 miles
- Test number
- 350257788184
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,923 miles (+6,809)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 69,923 miles
- Test number
- 211592667135
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass63,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 63,114 miles
- Test number
- 694229706117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J66 GMB
- Does J66 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 GMB is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on J66 GMB?
- The MOT on J66 GMB is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J66 GMB done?
- J66 GMB was recorded at 103,784 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,081 miles a year.
- Has J66 GMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J66 GMB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on J66 GMB 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 J66 GMB find?
- J66 GMB passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside.; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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