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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

J66 RKAMOT history

J66 RKA is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

J66 RKA blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
101,235 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 RKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 RKA was last recorded at 101,235 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,230 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,235 miles
  • 2024 – 100,834 miles
  • 2023 – 100,634 miles
  • 2022 – 99,555 miles
  • 2021 – 98,825 miles
  • 2020 – 96,958 miles
  • 2019 – 96,044 miles
  • 2018 – 94,659 miles
  • 2017 – 92,708 miles
  • 2016 – 91,140 miles
  • 2014 – 84,026 miles
  • 2013 – 77,451 miles
  • 2012 – 72,026 miles
  • 2011 – 64,311 miles
  • 2010 – 58,793 miles
  • 2009 – 51,799 miles
  • 2008 – 43,491 miles
  • 2007 – 33,184 miles
  • 2005 – 24,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,235 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,235 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,235 miles
    Test number
    440307778000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,230 miles (+396)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,230 miles
    Test number
    321520573400
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

  3. Pass100,834 miles (+200)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,834 miles
    Test number
    675260788704
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,634 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,634 miles
    Test number
    283455626764
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail100,632 miles (+1,077)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,632 miles
    Test number
    251091841616
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,555 miles (+730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,555 miles
    Test number
    962660969890
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass98,825 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,825 miles
    Test number
    130776491167
    • AdvisorySmall chip to windscreen

  8. Fail98,819 miles (+1,861)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,819 miles
    Test number
    976989893475
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chip to windscreen

  9. Pass96,958 miles (+914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,958 miles
    Test number
    144496088042
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  10. Pass96,044 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,044 miles
    Test number
    225561486276
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass94,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,659 miles
    Test number
    144983729881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail94,659 miles (+1,951)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,659 miles
    Test number
    454002866689
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass92,708 miles (+1,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,708 miles
    Test number
    148019862711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass91,140 miles (+2,476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,140 miles
    Test number
    502360875811
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Various Pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass88,664 miles (+4,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,664 miles
    Test number
    410007562887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass84,026 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    766746484284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,451 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,451 miles
    Test number
    238105593228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,026 miles (+7,715)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,026 miles
    Test number
    348809512459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,311 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    288686001203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass64,311 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    739606301214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,793 miles (+6,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    252299300206
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail51,799 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,799 miles
    Test number
    222453209289
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass51,799 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,799 miles
    Test number
    391643409456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,491 miles
    Test number
    332522798096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,491 miles (+10,307)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,491 miles
    Test number
    711571698052
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass33,184 miles (+8,773)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,184 miles
    Test number
    811713947007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    24,411 miles
    Test number
    654455535286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 RKA

Does J66 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 RKA expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 RKA?
The MOT on J66 RKA expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 RKA done?
J66 RKA was recorded at 101,235 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 3,818 miles a year.
Has J66 RKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 RKA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J66 RKA 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 RKA find?
J66 RKA passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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