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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1991 · 1,598 cc

J66 RBBMOT history

J66 RBB is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jul 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 267,200 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

J66 RBB black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
267,200 km
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,828 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 RBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 RBB was last recorded at 267,200 km on 15 Jun 2026, 4,239 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,961 km · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,239 km
Average per year
6,828 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 267,200 km
  • 2025 – 262,961 km
  • 2024 – 257,929 km
  • 2023 – 248,642 km
  • 2022 – 240,494 km
  • 2021 – 236,003 km
  • 2019 – 222,744 km
  • 2018 – 216,014 km
  • 2017 – 209,891 km
  • 2013 – 186,972 km
  • 2012 – 180,729 km
  • 2010 – 164,354 km
  • 2009 – 151,005 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,200 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,200 km (+4,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    267,200 km
    Test number
    212930974375
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass262,961 km2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    262,961 km
    Test number
    348189830301
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail262,961 km (+5,032)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,961 km
    Test number
    963620355832
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass257,929 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    257,929 km
    Test number
    229585750205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail257,929 km (+9,287)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,929 km
    Test number
    912817478267
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass248,642 km2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    248,642 km
    Test number
    528857263365
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail248,642 km (+8,148)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,642 km
    Test number
    791144452397
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass240,494 km (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    240,494 km
    Test number
    344073087679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass236,003 km2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    236,003 km
    Test number
    124705083691
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail236,003 km1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,003 km
    Test number
    948799927419
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass229,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    229,032 miles
    Test number
    802772424329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass222,744 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    222,744 km
    Test number
    854339950828
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail222,744 km (+6,730)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,744 km
    Test number
    799531212456
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass216,014 km (+6,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    216,014 km
    Test number
    426214264328
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possibly rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass209,891 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    209,891 km
    Test number
    948688642858
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass203,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    203,270 miles
    Test number
    335208185609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail203,270 miles (+4,721)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,270 miles
    Test number
    625555672971
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass198,549 miles (+199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    198,549 miles
    Test number
    985272565162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail198,350 miles (+3,803)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,350 miles
    Test number
    125052555194
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass194,547 miles (+114)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    194,547 miles
    Test number
    899457474173
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear outer sills corroded
  21. Fail194,433 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,433 miles
    Test number
    277005774153
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear outer sills corroded
  22. Pass186,972 km (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    186,972 km
    Test number
    376325063166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass180,729 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    180,729 km
    Test number
    667977062134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass174,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    174,650 miles
    Test number
    706395561138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Fail174,650 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,650 miles
    Test number
    987105061115
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  26. Pass164,354 km (+13,349)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    164,354 km
    Test number
    122902660178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass151,005 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    151,005 km
    Test number
    411359259144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass142,269 miles (+10,201)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    142,269 miles
    Test number
    902532568170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass132,068 miles (+10,528)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    132,068 miles
    Test number
    214083477460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass121,540 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    121,540 miles
    Test number
    392513176128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail121,169 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,169 miles
    Test number
    531426366178
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Questions about J66 RBB

Does J66 RBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 RBB is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 RBB?
The MOT on J66 RBB is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 RBB done?
J66 RBB was recorded at 267,200 km at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 6,828 km a year.
Has J66 RBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 RBB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on J66 RBB 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 RBB find?
J66 RBB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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