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Toyota MR2

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,794 cc

833 WAXMOT history

833 WAX is a grey petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
153,559 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
833 WAX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

833 WAX was last recorded at 153,559 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2011: 84,451 miles, lower than 84,499 miles on 4 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,776 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,783 miles
Average per year
6,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,559 miles
  • 2025 – 149,776 miles
  • 2024 – 145,126 miles
  • 2023 – 142,615 miles
  • 2022 – 136,523 miles
  • 2021 – 131,295 miles
  • 2020 – 125,054 miles
  • 2019 – 118,959 miles
  • 2018 – 113,542 miles
  • 2017 – 108,435 miles
  • 2016 – 102,082 miles
  • 2015 – 97,155 miles
  • 2014 – 94,533 miles
  • 2013 – 91,433 miles
  • 2012 – 87,955 miles
  • 2011 – 84,451 miles
  • 2010 – 74,545 miles
  • 2009 – 59,644 miles
  • 2008 – 43,104 miles
  • 2007 – 33,346 miles
  • 2006 – 23,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,559 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,559 miles (+3,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    153,559 miles
    Test number
    842945000143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,776 miles (+4,650)7 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,776 miles
    Test number
    202771917004
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Forward arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Reduced effort recorded at parking brake

  3. Pass145,126 miles (+2,511)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,126 miles
    Test number
    733975979829
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLow effort recorded at N/S Parking brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding

  4. Pass142,615 miles (+6)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,615 miles
    Test number
    236940459615
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail142,609 miles (+6,086)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,609 miles
    Test number
    370925970826
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass136,523 miles (+5,228)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,523 miles
    Test number
    272363703429
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,295 miles (+6,241)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,295 miles
    Test number
    181113375514
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,054 miles (+6,095)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,054 miles
    Test number
    628882783286
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,959 miles (+5,417)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,959 miles
    Test number
    170160735657
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel at parking brake lever.
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass113,542 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,542 miles
    Test number
    139769763597
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReduced effort recorded at N/S/R parking brake

  11. Fail113,535 miles (+5,100)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,535 miles
    Test number
    524271048131
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReduced effort recorded at N/S/R parking brake

  12. Pass108,435 miles (+6,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,435 miles
    Test number
    605277722495
    • AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass102,082 miles (+4,927)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,082 miles
    Test number
    617068758965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blued due to excessive heat. Recommend check. (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass97,155 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,155 miles
    Test number
    977332487695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,153 miles (+2,620)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,153 miles
    Test number
    380468783164
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass94,533 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    137641334251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,432 miles (+2,999)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,432 miles
    Test number
    485114124273
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass91,433 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    318029513493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,422 miles (+3,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,422 miles
    Test number
    438214413259
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass87,955 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    889970132289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,451 miles (-48)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,451 miles
    Test number
    916840921259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,499 miles (+9,954)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    438186511247
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOff side rear wheel binding

  23. Pass74,545 miles (+14,901)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,545 miles
    Test number
    442374860293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,644 miles (+16,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,644 miles
    Test number
    471514259262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass43,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,104 miles
    Test number
    324109448432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,104 miles (+9,758)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,104 miles
    Test number
    952578048295
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass33,346 miles (+10,082)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,346 miles
    Test number
    821048197253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,264 miles
    Test number
    810330316300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 833 WAX

What vehicle is registration 833 WAX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 833 WAX on a grey petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 21 Nov 2003. 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 833 WAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 833 WAX is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 833 WAX?
The MOT on 833 WAX is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 833 WAX done?
833 WAX was recorded at 153,559 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,554 miles a year.
Has 833 WAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 833 WAX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on 833 WAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 833 WAX find?
833 WAX passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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