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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,000 cc

L54 NJOMOT history

L54 NJO is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 15 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 175,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,507 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L54 NJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
15 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L54 NJO was last recorded at 175,507 miles on 30 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2026: 175,507 miles, lower than 200,525 miles on 23 Mar 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
200,525 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Average per year
2,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,507 miles
  • 2025 – 198,074 miles
  • 2023 – 193,196 miles
  • 2015 – 162,227 miles
  • 2014 – 159,210 miles
  • 2013 – 155,112 miles
  • 2012 – 151,829 miles
  • 2011 – 147,525 miles
  • 2010 – 142,676 miles
  • 2009 – 139,719 miles
  • 2008 – 136,829 miles
  • 2007 – 133,815 miles
  • 2006 – 130,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,507 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/s and n/s rear of inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,507 miles (-25,018)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,507 miles
    Test number
    717554371356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail200,525 miles (+2,451)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,525 miles
    Test number
    981389319122
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    198,074 miles
    Test number
    943543357157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail198,056 km (+2,545)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,056 km
    Test number
    460735118182
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass195,511 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    195,511 km
    Test number
    810395275161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass193,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    193,196 miles
    Test number
    153551440440
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail193,116 km (+4,597)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,116 km
    Test number
    488874580431
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass188,519 km (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    188,519 km
    Test number
    667375822206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass184,525 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    184,525 km
    Test number
    273528938315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail184,525 km (+701)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,525 km
    Test number
    628356813486
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass183,824 km (+36)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,824 km
    Test number
    588718485095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail183,788 km (+4,845)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,788 km
    Test number
    543561719041
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass178,943 km (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    178,943 km
    Test number
    865550055799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass175,736 km (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    175,736 km
    Test number
    237237703925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass170,242 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    170,242 km
    Test number
    847999266349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail170,242 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,242 km
    Test number
    630866024021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass162,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    162,227 miles
    Test number
    820333304826
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear of inner sills corroded
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake imbalance

  18. Fail162,227 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,227 miles
    Test number
    297878089848
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear of inner sills corroded

  19. Fail162,227 miles (+3,017)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,227 miles
    Test number
    244186879751
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBRAKE TEST ABORTED DUE TO CALLIPERS
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play BOTH RACK INNER JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS ABORTED ENGINE TEMP HIGH /CO HIGH WHEN ABORTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear PUNCTURED /NAIL

  20. Pass159,210 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    159,210 miles
    Test number
    447310454341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass155,112 miles (+3,283)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    155,112 miles
    Test number
    307852853432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOff side windsceen wiper split

  22. Pass151,829 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    151,829 miles
    Test number
    515397132271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass147,525 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    147,525 miles
    Test number
    897422751263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail147,520 miles (+25)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,520 miles
    Test number
    867503341294
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail147,495 miles (+4,819)3 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,495 miles
    Test number
    388509331257
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to floorpan and sill areas
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering arms

  26. Pass142,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    142,676 miles
    Test number
    191378230257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail142,676 miles (+2,957)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,676 miles
    Test number
    361517530423
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  28. Pass139,719 miles (+2,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    139,719 miles
    Test number
    894102659235
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  29. Pass136,829 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    136,829 miles
    Test number
    114821948233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass133,815 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    133,815 miles
    Test number
    130183747260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass130,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    130,478 miles
    Test number
    352080936288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail130,478 miles11 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,478 miles
    Test number
    572796626279
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing un even
    • NoteCoil springs corroded

Questions about L54 NJO

Does L54 NJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L54 NJO is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L54 NJO?
The MOT on L54 NJO is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L54 NJO done?
L54 NJO was recorded at 175,507 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,294 miles a year.
Has L54 NJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L54 NJO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L54 NJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L54 NJO find?
L54 NJO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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