
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass42,815 miles (+298)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 42,815 miles
- Test number
- 348494085252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,517 miles (+1,119)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 42,517 miles
- Test number
- 722828362206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,398 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 41,398 miles
- Test number
- 621840384097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 41,176 miles
- Test number
- 907402063584
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
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)
Pass38,975 miles (+1,200)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 38,975 miles
- Test number
- 199308614205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,775 miles (+377)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 37,775 miles
- Test number
- 478124723280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,398 miles (+844)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 37,398 miles
- Test number
- 835142592144
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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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