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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,794 cc

6501 RFMOT history

6501 RF is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,105 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6501 RF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6501 RF was last recorded at 72,105 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,102 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,105 miles
  • 2025 – 67,312 miles
  • 2024 – 62,179 miles
  • 2023 – 56,418 miles
  • 2022 – 50,593 miles
  • 2021 – 44,034 miles
  • 2020 – 37,562 miles
  • 2019 – 33,045 miles
  • 2018 – 32,887 miles
  • 2017 – 32,622 miles
  • 2016 – 32,310 miles
  • 2015 – 31,414 miles
  • 2014 – 30,625 miles
  • 2013 – 29,583 miles
  • 2012 – 26,593 miles
  • 2011 – 21,933 miles
  • 2010 – 17,305 miles
  • 2009 – 12,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,105 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll Suspension Components CorrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both rear tyres low tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Both front wishbones heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,105 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    857717220409
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll Suspension Components Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail72,102 miles (+4,790)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,102 miles
    Test number
    325255740027
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split Sidewall (215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split Sidewall (215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll Suspension Components Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass67,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,312 miles
    Test number
    817943160896
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail67,312 miles (+5,133)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,312 miles
    Test number
    197423061014
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass62,179 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,179 miles
    Test number
    601368114697
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all underside components

  6. Fail62,158 miles (+5,740)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    720657980806
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass56,418 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,418 miles
    Test number
    922890053705
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low tread

  8. Fail56,416 miles (+5,823)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    972232949795
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low tread

  9. Pass50,593 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,593 miles
    Test number
    128303460526
    • AdvisoryFront Both front wishbones heavily corroded

  10. Fail50,592 miles (+6,558)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,592 miles
    Test number
    422948117107
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rear brakes low readings (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front wishbones heavily corroded

  11. Pass44,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,034 miles
    Test number
    337990888614
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

  12. Fail44,033 miles (+6,471)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,033 miles
    Test number
    250056345594
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

  13. Pass37,562 miles (+4,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,562 miles
    Test number
    576232052723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass33,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,045 miles
    Test number
    665464690231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,045 miles (+158)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,045 miles
    Test number
    263800201783
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass32,887 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,887 miles
    Test number
    274501505012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,622 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,622 miles
    Test number
    581838021923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,610 miles (+300)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,610 miles
    Test number
    873106374375
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass32,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,310 miles
    Test number
    528773080880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,310 miles (+896)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,310 miles
    Test number
    128380663663
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass31,414 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,414 miles
    Test number
    935040505135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,625 miles (+1,042)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    199742794417
    • NoteO/s/r brake sticking very slight

  23. Pass29,583 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,583 miles
    Test number
    989205893030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,593 miles
    Test number
    379899172045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,593 miles (+4,660)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,593 miles
    Test number
    255067272080
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass21,933 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,933 miles
    Test number
    345972161042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,305 miles (+4,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,305 miles
    Test number
    344341880030
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass12,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    12,924 miles
    Test number
    564200179095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6501 RF

What vehicle is registration 6501 RF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6501 RF on a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 29 Mar 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 6501 RF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6501 RF is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6501 RF?
The MOT on 6501 RF is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6501 RF done?
6501 RF was recorded at 72,105 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,376 miles a year.
Has 6501 RF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6501 RF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 6501 RF 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 6501 RF find?
6501 RF passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; all suspension components corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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