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Toyota MR2

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L16 MAKMOT history

L16 MAK is a white petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 25 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,418 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MAK was last recorded at 147,418 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 9,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,195 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,223 miles
Average per year
2,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,418 miles
  • 2025 – 138,195 miles
  • 2024 – 125,750 miles
  • 2023 – 118,080 miles
  • 2022 – 117,952 miles
  • 2021 – 116,933 miles
  • 2016 – 116,871 miles
  • 2015 – 116,810 miles
  • 2011 – 111,814 miles
  • 2010 – 107,491 miles
  • 2009 – 101,964 miles
  • 2008 – 96,707 miles
  • 2007 – 93,046 miles
  • 2006 – 88,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,418 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,418 miles
    Test number
    360078697862
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,418 miles (+9,223)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,418 miles
    Test number
    858500334646
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,195 miles (+12,445)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,195 miles
    Test number
    654924354312
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel long but not excessive

  4. Pass125,750 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,750 miles
    Test number
    877462925754
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,744 miles (+7,664)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,744 miles
    Test number
    250724985606
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,080 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,080 miles
    Test number
    227742473064
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight surface rust on vehicles undercarriage

  7. Pass117,952 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,952 miles
    Test number
    311972702637
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail117,952 miles (+1,019)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,952 miles
    Test number
    499774884789
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,933 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,933 miles
    Test number
    984807632085
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail116,933 miles (+6)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,933 miles
    Test number
    187092168428
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail116,927 miles (+56)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,927 miles
    Test number
    656284789302
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass116,871 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,871 miles
    Test number
    901774682615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,810 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,810 miles
    Test number
    788168405230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,814 miles (+71)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    111,814 miles
    Test number
    397600891205
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail111,743 miles (+4,252)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,743 miles
    Test number
    799794981281
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass107,491 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    107,491 miles
    Test number
    230647880208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes in poor condition.
    • NoteBoth outer sills rusty.
    • NoteFront no plate in poor condition.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle rusty.

  17. Fail107,491 miles (+587)5 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,491 miles
    Test number
    860966380284
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes in poor condition.
    • NoteBoth outer sills rusty.
    • NoteExhaust system rusty.
    • NoteFront no plate in poor condition.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle rusty.

  18. Fail106,904 miles (+4,940)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,904 miles
    Test number
    322739220239
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass101,964 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    101,964 miles
    Test number
    681292839237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,892 miles (+586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,892 miles
    Test number
    391149029442
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  21. Fail101,306 miles (+4,599)2 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,306 miles
    Test number
    313485109482
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/r support brace seriously corroded. full brake test refused , fluid leak

  22. Pass96,707 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,707 miles
    Test number
    673380508295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,046 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    180811917240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,953 miles (+4,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,953 miles
    Test number
    243728197139
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass88,853 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    88,853 miles
    Test number
    563458596173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail88,761 miles2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,761 miles
    Test number
    344655786147
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about L16 MAK

Does L16 MAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MAK is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MAK?
The MOT on L16 MAK 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 L16 MAK done?
L16 MAK was recorded at 147,418 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,900 miles a year.
Has L16 MAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MAK has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 MAK 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 MAK find?
L16 MAK passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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