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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

L66 BBSMOT history

L66 BBS is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 50,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L66 BBS silver 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
50,934 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 BBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 BBS was last recorded at 50,934 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,929 miles · 3 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,934 miles
  • 2025 – 48,772 miles
  • 2024 – 47,557 miles
  • 2023 – 46,134 miles
  • 2022 – 45,214 miles
  • 2021 – 43,396 miles
  • 2020 – 42,815 miles
  • 2019 – 42,517 miles
  • 2018 – 41,398 miles
  • 2017 – 41,176 miles
  • 2016 – 40,660 miles
  • 2015 – 39,951 miles
  • 2014 – 38,975 miles
  • 2013 – 37,775 miles
  • 2012 – 37,398 miles
  • 2011 – 36,554 miles
  • 2010 – 33,734 miles
  • 2009 – 24,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,934 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    891716630450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail50,929 miles (+2,157)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,929 miles
    Test number
    200977728688
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most toe arm, marked with chalk, the dust cover has a split in it. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass48,772 miles (+1,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    48,772 miles
    Test number
    989090802801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES 205/45/17 88V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass47,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,557 miles
    Test number
    222889182260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Fail47,557 miles (+1,423)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,557 miles
    Test number
    480487339305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass46,134 miles (+920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,134 miles
    Test number
    997045650348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass45,214 miles (+1,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,214 miles
    Test number
    612631673177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass43,396 miles (+581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    523143833354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass42,815 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,815 miles
    Test number
    348494085252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,517 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,517 miles
    Test number
    722828362206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,398 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,398 miles
    Test number
    621840384097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    907402063584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,176 miles (+516)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    828867703133
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass40,660 miles (+709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,660 miles
    Test number
    353193704870
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. 205/45R17 88V (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers/trays fitted.
  15. Pass39,951 miles (+976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,951 miles
    Test number
    775019216415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 88v pirrelli (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass38,975 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,975 miles
    Test number
    199308614205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,775 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,775 miles
    Test number
    478124723280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,398 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,398 miles
    Test number
    835142592144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,554 miles (+2,820)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,554 miles
    Test number
    418528381101
    • NoteO/s wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to corrode
  20. Pass33,734 miles (+9,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,734 miles
    Test number
    161063800207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass24,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,559 miles
    Test number
    242144309263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 BBS

Does L66 BBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 BBS is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 BBS?
The MOT on L66 BBS is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 BBS done?
L66 BBS was recorded at 50,934 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 1,532 miles a year.
Has L66 BBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 BBS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 BBS 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 L66 BBS find?
L66 BBS passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres.

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