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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

L66 DEJMOT history

L66 DEJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

L66 DEJ black 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 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
73,931 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 DEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 DEJ was last recorded at 73,931 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 3,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,647 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,284 miles
Average per year
4,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,931 miles
  • 2024 – 70,647 miles
  • 2023 – 65,043 miles
  • 2022 – 56,194 miles
  • 2021 – 55,985 miles
  • 2020 – 55,619 miles
  • 2019 – 51,841 miles
  • 2018 – 47,161 miles
  • 2017 – 42,605 miles
  • 2016 – 38,440 miles
  • 2015 – 33,035 miles
  • 2014 – 28,379 miles
  • 2013 – 23,518 miles
  • 2012 – 18,690 miles
  • 2011 – 14,335 miles
  • 2010 – 9,623 miles
  • 2009 – 8,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,931 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/ & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s footwell has corroded but not weak
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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 and rear suspension components corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,931 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,931 miles
    Test number
    603181539648
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/ & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s footwell has corroded but not weak
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  2. Fail73,931 miles (+3,284)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,931 miles
    Test number
    624118503361
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/ & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s footwell has corroded but not weak
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  3. Pass70,647 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,647 miles
    Test number
    985973926642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,043 miles (+8,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    827715456193
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both front's (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass56,194 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,194 miles
    Test number
    586119550150
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail56,189 miles (+204)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,189 miles
    Test number
    634060955181
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.
  7. Pass55,985 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,985 miles
    Test number
    280560237526
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential oil seal leaking
  8. Fail55,984 miles (+365)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,984 miles
    Test number
    664330270757
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential oil seal leaking
  9. Pass55,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    856422748763
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail55,619 miles (+3,778)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    907178174497
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass51,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,841 miles
    Test number
    404887983689
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly cracking/perishing between tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Fail51,841 miles (+4,680)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,841 miles
    Test number
    894482012929
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly cracking/perishing between tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass47,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,161 miles
    Test number
    640678936696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail47,161 miles (+4,556)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,161 miles
    Test number
    603690900991
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass42,605 miles (+4,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    342753613583
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass38,440 miles (+5,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,440 miles
    Test number
    900612506416
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
  17. Pass33,035 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,035 miles
    Test number
    727082795009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,924 miles (+4,545)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,924 miles
    Test number
    165037885470
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass28,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,379 miles
    Test number
    499560624180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,379 miles (+4,861)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,379 miles
    Test number
    316650424144
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  21. Pass23,518 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,518 miles
    Test number
    297352403447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,690 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,690 miles
    Test number
    315148212131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,335 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,335 miles
    Test number
    668226701127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,623 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    9,623 miles
    Test number
    241946710424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail8,743 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,743 miles
    Test number
    451542229468
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  26. Pass8,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    8,743 miles
    Test number
    474412729330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 DEJ

Does L66 DEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L66 DEJ expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L66 DEJ?
The MOT on L66 DEJ expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L66 DEJ done?
L66 DEJ was recorded at 73,931 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 4,142 miles a year.
Has L66 DEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 DEJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L66 DEJ 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 DEJ find?
L66 DEJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/ & o/s; rear n/s & o/s footwell has corroded but not weak; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear and suspension components, and 1 more.

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