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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L16 BLUMOT history

L16 BLU is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 15 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,233 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
15 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BLU was last recorded at 99,233 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,586 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,647 miles
Average per year
1,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,233 miles
  • 2025 – 96,586 miles
  • 2024 – 93,342 miles
  • 2021 – 93,236 miles
  • 2019 – 93,224 miles
  • 2018 – 92,315 miles
  • 2017 – 91,412 miles
  • 2016 – 91,142 miles
  • 2015 – 89,561 miles
  • 2013 – 88,090 miles
  • 2012 – 87,769 miles
  • 2011 – 87,635 miles
  • 2010 – 86,550 miles
  • 2009 – 83,530 miles
  • 2008 – 74,963 miles
  • 2007 – 73,425 miles
  • 2006 – 71,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,233 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,233 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    170881733732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,586 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,586 miles
    Test number
    426704906802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,585 miles (+3,243)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,585 miles
    Test number
    732561095369
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Pass93,342 miles (+106)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,342 miles
    Test number
    505394259017
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass93,236 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,236 miles
    Test number
    225291653438
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass93,224 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,224 miles
    Test number
    176671653866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,315 miles (+903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,315 miles
    Test number
    598964854321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass91,412 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    189176089991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail91,409 miles (+267)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,409 miles
    Test number
    443923815906
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass91,142 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,142 miles
    Test number
    448053683180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass89,561 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    717735155083
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail89,533 miles (+1,443)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,533 miles
    Test number
    846130055097
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass88,090 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,090 miles
    Test number
    705870293212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,769 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    776728492271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,635 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,635 miles
    Test number
    356142841293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,550 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    86,550 miles
    Test number
    112027330241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,530 miles (+8,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,530 miles
    Test number
    370463539415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,963 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,963 miles
    Test number
    340683358255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,425 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,425 miles
    Test number
    814516657234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    71,456 miles
    Test number
    121158856205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,456 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,456 miles
    Test number
    713118246296
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L16 BLU

Does L16 BLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BLU is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BLU?
The MOT on L16 BLU is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BLU done?
L16 BLU was recorded at 99,233 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,426 miles a year.
Has L16 BLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BLU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 BLU 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 L16 BLU find?
L16 BLU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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