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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

R66 BASMOT history

R66 BAS is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

R66 BAS blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,876 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R66 BAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R66 BAS was last recorded at 137,876 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 10,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,639 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
10,237 miles
Average per year
7,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,876 miles
  • 2024 – 127,639 miles
  • 2023 – 122,945 miles
  • 2022 – 121,241 miles
  • 2021 – 118,755 miles
  • 2020 – 117,546 miles
  • 2019 – 114,775 miles
  • 2018 – 113,173 miles
  • 2017 – 100,897 miles
  • 2016 – 87,746 miles
  • 2012 – 40,639 miles
  • 2011 – 24,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,876 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering components corroding in general

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,876 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    219690114508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering components corroding in general

  2. Fail137,876 miles (+10,237)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    651314440741
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering components corroding in general

  3. Pass127,639 miles (+4,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,639 miles
    Test number
    162744921200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TOPPED WASHER BOTTLE UP WITH FLIUD AND SEEMS LIKE THERE IS A SMALL LEAK.

  4. Pass122,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,945 miles
    Test number
    431254106286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,945 miles (+1,704)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,945 miles
    Test number
    958540177688
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass121,241 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,241 miles
    Test number
    757977518837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,755 miles
    Test number
    314674680872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,755 miles (+1,209)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,755 miles
    Test number
    427951366795
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass117,546 miles (+2,771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,546 miles
    Test number
    954562481431
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust slight louder then normal indicating possible leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass114,775 miles (+1,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,775 miles
    Test number
    157055460766
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy Slightly louder than normal indicating a possible leak, unable to see fully due to heat shield covering. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled on inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass113,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,173 miles
    Test number
    660134816368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,173 miles (+12,276)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,173 miles
    Test number
    797967352249
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass100,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,897 miles
    Test number
    280006923149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,897 miles (+13,151)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,897 miles
    Test number
    797604115752
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass87,746 miles (+47,107)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,746 miles
    Test number
    893632439041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,639 miles (+16,253)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    678020612392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,386 miles
    Test number
    619351151198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R66 BAS

Does R66 BAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R66 BAS is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R66 BAS?
The MOT on R66 BAS is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R66 BAS done?
R66 BAS was recorded at 137,876 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 7,658 miles a year.
Has R66 BAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R66 BAS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R66 BAS 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 R66 BAS find?
R66 BAS passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing, and 2 more.

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