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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L21 TFLMOT history

L21 TFL is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 25 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 152,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,848 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 TFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 TFL was last recorded at 152,848 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,988 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,860 miles
Average per year
3,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,848 miles
  • 2025 – 149,988 miles
  • 2024 – 145,954 miles
  • 2023 – 143,868 miles
  • 2022 – 142,008 miles
  • 2021 – 141,985 miles
  • 2020 – 141,182 miles
  • 2019 – 138,894 miles
  • 2018 – 138,768 miles
  • 2016 – 136,689 miles
  • 2015 – 135,285 miles
  • 2014 – 126,785 miles
  • 2013 – 121,778 miles
  • 2012 – 116,489 miles
  • 2011 – 111,977 miles
  • 2010 – 103,024 miles
  • 2008 – 87,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,848 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,848 miles (+2,860)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,848 miles
    Test number
    286277266875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,988 miles (+4,034)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,988 miles
    Test number
    684659944397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both suspension top mount bearings noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,954 miles (+2,086)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,954 miles
    Test number
    978944480434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,868 miles (+27)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,868 miles
    Test number
    867142286796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to rear wheel arches.

  5. Fail143,841 miles (+1,833)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,841 miles
    Test number
    181196373056
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass142,008 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    142,008 miles
    Test number
    875447234796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track control arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail142,007 miles (+2)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,007 miles
    Test number
    102016398150
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track control arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail142,005 miles (+20)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,005 miles
    Test number
    643141577237
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Fail141,985 miles (+803)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,985 miles
    Test number
    718774459819
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass141,182 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    141,182 miles
    Test number
    615396742195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,169 miles (+2,275)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,169 miles
    Test number
    993977735124
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass138,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,894 miles
    Test number
    170962200627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail138,894 miles (+126)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,894 miles
    Test number
    753348389721
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass138,768 miles (+2,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,768 miles
    Test number
    224617858494
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at joint to cat (7.1.2)

  15. Pass136,689 miles (+20)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,689 miles
    Test number
    829863379184
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body strut corroded through
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRadiator corroded

  16. Fail136,669 miles (+1,384)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,669 miles
    Test number
    770948783906
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body strut corroded through
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRadiator corroded

  17. Pass135,285 miles (+8,500)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,285 miles
    Test number
    246013149893
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body strut corroded through
    • AdvisoryRadiator corroded

  18. Pass126,785 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,785 miles
    Test number
    569246494236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRadiator corroded

  19. Fail126,785 miles (+5,007)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,785 miles
    Test number
    296086394290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRadiator corroded

  20. Fail121,778 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,778 miles
    Test number
    439630513338
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteEngine/suspension brace rusted

  21. Pass121,778 miles (+45)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,778 miles
    Test number
    497800813301
    • NoteEngine/suspension brace rusted

  22. Fail121,733 miles (+5,244)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,733 miles
    Test number
    927199983245
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass116,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    116,489 miles
    Test number
    428997672208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail116,489 miles (+4,512)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,489 miles
    Test number
    468004162225
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass111,977 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,977 miles
    Test number
    538444921242
    • NoteBrake discs corroded and pads low
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion

  26. Fail111,977 miles (+8,953)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,977 miles
    Test number
    827344721222
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded and pads low
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion

  27. Pass103,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    103,024 miles
    Test number
    191486580170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail103,024 miles (+15,800)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,024 miles
    Test number
    671572880196
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass87,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,224 miles
    Test number
    262302658387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail87,224 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,224 miles
    Test number
    981963048303
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L21 TFL

Does L21 TFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 TFL is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 TFL?
The MOT on L21 TFL is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 TFL done?
L21 TFL was recorded at 152,848 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,694 miles a year.
Has L21 TFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 TFL has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L21 TFL 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 L21 TFL find?
L21 TFL passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front coil spring corroded both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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