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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

J9 SJOMOT history

J9 SJO is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,958 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 SJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 SJO was last recorded at 72,958 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 1,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,942 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,016 miles
Average per year
2,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,958 miles
  • 2025 – 71,942 miles
  • 2024 – 70,387 miles
  • 2023 – 68,515 miles
  • 2022 – 66,612 miles
  • 2021 – 64,750 miles
  • 2020 – 63,471 miles
  • 2019 – 62,362 miles
  • 2018 – 59,724 miles
  • 2017 – 57,370 miles
  • 2015 – 51,224 miles
  • 2014 – 48,237 miles
  • 2013 – 45,540 miles
  • 2012 – 43,406 miles
  • 2011 – 40,104 miles
  • 2010 – 37,579 miles
  • 2009 – 32,183 miles
  • 2008 – 28,204 miles
  • 2007 – 25,088 miles
  • 2006 – 20,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,958 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all affected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake affected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,958 miles (+1,016)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,958 miles
    Test number
    206693398484
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass71,942 miles (+1,555)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    577403157560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all affected (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake affected (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 affected (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass70,387 miles (+1,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,387 miles
    Test number
    881315578383
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all affected (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake affected (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides affected (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,515 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    310188584013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake lever (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corroded under vehicle
  5. Fail68,515 miles (+1,903)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    587726338973
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake lever (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corroded under vehicle
  6. Pass66,612 miles (+1,862)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,612 miles
    Test number
    623033988769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both effected corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorroded under vehicle
  7. Pass64,750 miles (+1,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    469440835067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass63,471 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,471 miles
    Test number
    246979087961
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle has been painted black
  9. Fail63,458 miles (+1,096)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    646093185220
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass62,362 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,362 miles
    Test number
    906274460639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    188368036830
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
  12. Fail59,723 miles (+2,353)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,723 miles
    Test number
    775611188541
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
  13. Pass57,370 miles (+6,146)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,370 miles
    Test number
    289750908873
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker dust covers split/perished
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on underside
  14. Pass51,224 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,224 miles
    Test number
    961111052143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,197 miles (+2,960)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    253379243996
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass48,237 miles (+2,697)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    407706244453
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNsf tyres perrished
    • NoteOsf tyre perrished
  17. Pass45,540 miles (+2,134)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,540 miles
    Test number
    416641833398
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOsf nsf tyres perrished
  18. Pass43,406 miles (+3,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,406 miles
    Test number
    435385332431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass40,104 miles (+2,525)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,104 miles
    Test number
    588395881289
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
  20. Pass37,579 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,579 miles
    Test number
    661967960220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,527 miles (+5,344)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,527 miles
    Test number
    651070260234
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass32,183 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,183 miles
    Test number
    591590769276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,204 miles (+3,116)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,204 miles
    Test number
    403020968255
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar drop link bent
  24. Pass25,088 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,088 miles
    Test number
    434597747228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,954 miles
    Test number
    523399056235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 SJO

Does J9 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 SJO is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 SJO?
The MOT on J9 SJO is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 SJO done?
J9 SJO was recorded at 72,958 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,595 miles a year.
Has J9 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 SJO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on J9 SJO 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 J9 SJO find?
J9 SJO passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: headlamp lens slightly defective both.

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