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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L56 LRAMOT history

L56 LRA is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
121,633 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 LRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 LRA was last recorded at 121,633 miles on 1 May 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,627 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,633 miles
  • 2024 – 121,627 miles
  • 2022 – 121,498 miles
  • 2020 – 120,706 miles
  • 2019 – 118,689 miles
  • 2018 – 117,341 miles
  • 2017 – 117,335 miles
  • 2016 – 115,740 miles
  • 2014 – 102,469 miles
  • 2011 – 96,260 miles
  • 2010 – 96,238 miles
  • 2009 – 94,456 miles
  • 2008 – 92,257 miles
  • 2007 – 85,691 miles
  • 2006 – 82,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,633 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake discs shows surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension shows general age related wearRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth sides front brakes binding slightly
  • AdvisoryBoth sides front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corrodingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner & outer sills welded repairs covered in sealant
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded & slight leak from flexi sectionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating & perishedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak (Not excessive)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake performance both sides could be better
  • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar corrodingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front brake discs show surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,633 miles (+6)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    973450253556
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs shows surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension shows general age related wear
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner & outer sills welded repairs covered in sealant
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded & slight leak from flexi section
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating & perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak (Not excessive)
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance both sides could be better
    • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar corroding

  2. Pass121,627 miles (+129)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,627 miles
    Test number
    218521319525
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension shows general age related wear
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner & outer sills welded reapairs covered in sealant
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded & slight leak from flexi section
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs show surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating & perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake sticking/binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak (Not excessive)
    • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs show surface corrosion

  3. Pass121,498 miles (+792)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,498 miles
    Test number
    187896270491
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension shows general age related wear
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front brake sticking/binding slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded & slight leak from flexi section
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs show surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating & perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished & starting to crack
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner & outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner & outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre nail in tread & worn close to wear markers 2mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak (Not excessive)
    • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brae discs show surface corrosion

  4. Pass120,706 miles (+2,017)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,706 miles
    Test number
    568134594218
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the park brake system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever high

  5. Pass118,689 miles (+1,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,689 miles
    Test number
    748388577559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass117,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,341 miles
    Test number
    206492895384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,341 miles (+6)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,341 miles
    Test number
    190755571473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  8. Fail117,335 miles (+4)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,335 miles
    Test number
    825623384739
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail117,331 miles (+1,591)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,331 miles
    Test number
    247373356952
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded to excess (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded to excess (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Steering rack fractured and unserviceable Gaitor broken and not secure (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has screw in tread

  10. Pass115,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,740 miles
    Test number
    912752437251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,740 miles (+13,271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,740 miles
    Test number
    173154348390
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass102,469 miles (+1,948)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,469 miles
    Test number
    547302134324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass100,521 miles (+4,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,521 miles
    Test number
    616328854027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass96,260 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,260 miles
    Test number
    837946161054
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCorrosion to both front coil springs

  15. Fail96,260 miles (+22)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,260 miles
    Test number
    426060361079
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCorrosion to both front coil springs

  16. Pass96,238 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,238 miles
    Test number
    840214520194
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll suspension part rusty

  17. Fail96,238 miles (+1,782)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,238 miles
    Test number
    660264420152
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll suspension part rusty

  18. Pass94,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    94,456 miles
    Test number
    182563569043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,456 miles (+2,199)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,456 miles
    Test number
    852993169068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass92,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    92,257 miles
    Test number
    660039518046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,257 miles (+6,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,257 miles
    Test number
    624266718000
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  22. Pass85,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    85,691 miles
    Test number
    373610927077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    920410527024
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  24. Pass82,929 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    894601556035
    • NoteOuter sills starting to corrcde

Questions about L56 LRA

Does L56 LRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L56 LRA expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L56 LRA?
The MOT on L56 LRA expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L56 LRA done?
L56 LRA was recorded at 121,633 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 2,017 miles a year.
Has L56 LRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 LRA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on L56 LRA 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 L56 LRA find?
L56 LRA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 10 advisories: all brake discs shows surface corrosion; all steering & suspension shows general age related wear; both sides front brakes binding slightly, and 7 more.

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