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Toyota MR2

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,794 cc

L5 NBLMOT history

L5 NBL is a black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 18 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,300 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NBL was last recorded at 101,300 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,161 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,139 miles
Average per year
4,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,300 miles
  • 2025 – 98,161 miles
  • 2024 – 95,386 miles
  • 2023 – 92,357 miles
  • 2022 – 91,010 miles
  • 2021 – 87,891 miles
  • 2020 – 85,778 miles
  • 2019 – 84,110 miles
  • 2018 – 81,601 miles
  • 2017 – 75,208 miles
  • 2016 – 67,165 miles
  • 2015 – 59,210 miles
  • 2014 – 52,719 miles
  • 2013 – 42,353 miles
  • 2012 – 34,782 miles
  • 2011 – 30,347 miles
  • 2010 – 26,132 miles
  • 2009 – 25,627 miles
  • 2008 – 22,388 miles
  • 2007 – 18,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,300 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

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,300 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,300 miles
    Test number
    222812785377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,161 miles (+193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,161 miles
    Test number
    151144839457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail97,968 miles (+2,582)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,968 miles
    Test number
    866489833621
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass95,386 miles (+3,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,386 miles
    Test number
    202889063097
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass92,357 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,357 miles
    Test number
    971743818521
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail92,357 miles (+1,347)1 dangerous1 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,357 miles
    Test number
    847787297434
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 55 15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,010 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,010 miles
    Test number
    287287158525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail91,009 miles (+3,118)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    334974130109
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,891 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,891 miles
    Test number
    274473092541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,890 miles (+2,112)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,890 miles
    Test number
    194446345967
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass85,778 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    85,778 miles
    Test number
    178988915514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,775 miles (+1,665)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    270581581148
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass84,110 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    84,110 miles
    Test number
    991794061648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,601 miles (+6,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    262924754038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass75,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    909928988529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

  16. Fail75,208 miles (+8,043)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    937498816645
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

  17. Pass67,165 miles (+7,955)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,165 miles
    Test number
    612994572427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,210 miles (+6,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,210 miles
    Test number
    805540915164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,719 miles (+10,366)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,719 miles
    Test number
    319093824164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,353 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,353 miles
    Test number
    867837423165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,782 miles
    Test number
    655788102109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,782 miles (+4,435)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,782 miles
    Test number
    425038902166
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass30,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,347 miles
    Test number
    486186591008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,347 miles (+4,215)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,347 miles
    Test number
    709586391099
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass26,132 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,132 miles
    Test number
    784906410133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,627 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,627 miles
    Test number
    482561429344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,388 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,388 miles
    Test number
    621243428327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,066 miles
    Test number
    340190027356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,066 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,066 miles
    Test number
    633509417352
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 NBL

Does L5 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NBL is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NBL?
The MOT on L5 NBL is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NBL done?
L5 NBL was recorded at 101,300 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,465 miles a year.
Has L5 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NBL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 NBL 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 L5 NBL find?
L5 NBL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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