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Toyota MR2

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L56 MVWMOT history

L56 MVW is a grey petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 30 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
143,325 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 MVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 MVW was last recorded at 143,325 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 7,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,930 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,395 miles
Average per year
2,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,325 miles
  • 2024 – 135,930 miles
  • 2023 – 130,700 miles
  • 2022 – 130,611 miles
  • 2016 – 130,560 miles
  • 2015 – 130,144 miles
  • 2014 – 130,130 miles
  • 2013 – 129,751 miles
  • 2012 – 128,464 miles
  • 2011 – 127,828 miles
  • 2010 – 127,018 miles
  • 2009 – 126,838 miles
  • 2008 – 117,187 miles
  • 2006 – 106,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,325 miles (+7,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,325 miles
    Test number
    983151906459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass135,930 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,930 miles
    Test number
    187724069817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,553 miles (+4,853)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,553 miles
    Test number
    322098399018
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,700 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,700 miles
    Test number
    673540954818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,611 miles
    Test number
    709501472232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,611 miles (+51)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,611 miles
    Test number
    193343944721
    • MajorFront Brake performance not tested Nearside & Offside seized on (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass130,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    130,560 miles
    Test number
    835911457140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,560 miles (+416)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,560 miles
    Test number
    308910140862
    • 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)

  9. Pass130,144 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,144 miles
    Test number
    129017085416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,130 miles (+379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,130 miles
    Test number
    498717224200
    • NoteSome play in both rear bottom ball joints

  11. Pass129,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,751 miles
    Test number
    796586223275
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail129,751 miles (+1,287)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,751 miles
    Test number
    516404723240
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass128,464 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,464 miles
    Test number
    108643022246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 shocker gaitors split

  14. Fail128,456 miles (+628)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,456 miles
    Test number
    309540922477
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 shocker gaitors split

  15. Fail127,828 miles3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,828 miles
    Test number
    545000631279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAll 4 shocker gaitors splitting
    • NoteNote near side parking brake not has effective has near side ,but good enof to pass rolling road test
    • NoteOff side rear tigh rod corroded

  16. Pass127,828 miles (+810)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,828 miles
    Test number
    657720131242
    • NoteAll 4 shocker gaitors splitting
    • NoteNote near side parking brake not has effective has near side ,but good enof to pass rolling road test
    • NoteOff side rear tigh rod corroded

  17. Pass127,018 miles (+180)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    127,018 miles
    Test number
    303049520488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes have slight corrosion near flex
    • NoteSlight corroision of o/s/r sill

  18. Pass126,838 miles (+9,651)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    126,838 miles
    Test number
    442831339272
    • NoteO/s/r stabiliser bar corroded and snapped

  19. Pass117,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    117,187 miles
    Test number
    520849588254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Fail117,187 miles (+10,866)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,187 miles
    Test number
    423927188280
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass106,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    106,321 miles
    Test number
    801498656236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L56 MVW

Does L56 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L56 MVW expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L56 MVW?
The MOT on L56 MVW expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L56 MVW done?
L56 MVW was recorded at 143,325 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 2,002 miles a year.
Has L56 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 MVW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L56 MVW 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 MVW find?
L56 MVW passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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