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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,998 cc

JB 6981MOT history

JB 6981 is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 24 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 125,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,438 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JB 6981
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
24 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JB 6981 was last recorded at 125,438 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,584 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
854 miles
Average per year
1,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,438 miles
  • 2024 – 124,584 miles
  • 2023 – 123,713 miles
  • 2022 – 122,486 miles
  • 2021 – 122,099 miles
  • 2020 – 121,294 miles
  • 2019 – 120,611 miles
  • 2018 – 119,833 miles
  • 2017 – 119,222 miles
  • 2016 – 118,069 miles
  • 2015 – 117,317 miles
  • 2014 – 116,543 miles
  • 2013 – 115,697 miles
  • 2012 – 111,105 miles
  • 2011 – 104,499 miles
  • 2010 – 99,468 miles
  • 2009 – 97,693 miles
  • 2008 – 95,908 miles
  • 2007 – 94,451 miles
  • 2006 – 88,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,438 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Lower UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CRACKING & PERISHING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,438 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,438 miles
    Test number
    858414876991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,584 miles
    Test number
    503732159100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,581 miles (+868)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,581 miles
    Test number
    279524510933
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass123,713 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,713 miles
    Test number
    684328844551
    • AdvisoryLower UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CRACKING & PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CRACKING & PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail123,713 miles (+1,227)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,713 miles
    Test number
    798326768705
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CRACKING & PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CRACKING & PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass122,486 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,486 miles
    Test number
    922633312241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,485 miles (+386)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    792772476371
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass122,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,099 miles
    Test number
    651338256827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail122,099 miles (+769)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,099 miles
    Test number
    868194317995
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,330 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,330 miles
    Test number
    617215481768
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail121,294 miles (+683)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,294 miles
    Test number
    799005746658
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass120,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,611 miles
    Test number
    203590202300
    • AdvisoryFront tyres uneven tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail120,611 miles (+778)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,611 miles
    Test number
    571610046729
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres uneven tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass119,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,833 miles
    Test number
    604964267253
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Fail119,833 miles (+611)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,833 miles
    Test number
    316025035261
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  16. Pass119,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,222 miles
    Test number
    869047101431
    • AdvisoryWipers very slow

  17. Fail119,222 miles (+1,153)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,222 miles
    Test number
    788442382127
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWipers very slow

  18. Pass118,069 miles (+752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,069 miles
    Test number
    520496406903
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryH/brake low o/s
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch rusty

  19. Pass117,317 miles (+774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,317 miles
    Test number
    974906219667
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/r o/s/r sill ends (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass116,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,543 miles
    Test number
    767024614304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,543 miles (+846)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,543 miles
    Test number
    407244114436
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass115,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    115,697 miles
    Test number
    955709013379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail115,696 miles (+4,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,696 miles
    Test number
    799579013310
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  24. Pass111,105 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    111,105 miles
    Test number
    777730822300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass104,499 miles (+5,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    104,499 miles
    Test number
    537356421309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass99,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    173439840319
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  27. Fail99,468 miles (+1,775)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    832239240306
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass97,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,693 miles
    Test number
    100337609348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail97,693 miles (+1,785)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,693 miles
    Test number
    751587709371
    • FailureFront Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass95,908 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    95,908 miles
    Test number
    742231088245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass94,451 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,451 miles
    Test number
    364502287458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass88,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    88,201 miles
    Test number
    682653976231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JB 6981

What vehicle is registration JB 6981 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JB 6981 on a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 24 Aug 1995. 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 JB 6981 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JB 6981 is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on JB 6981?
The MOT on JB 6981 is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JB 6981 done?
JB 6981 was recorded at 125,438 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 1,940 miles a year.
Has JB 6981 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JB 6981 has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on JB 6981 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 JB 6981 find?
JB 6981 passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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